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Kismet

1955Movie1 h 53 min

56

DecentGoodWatch score

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

A silver-tongued poet and self-proclaimed "King of the Beggars" searches old Baghdad for a rich bachelor to marry his dreamy daughter, Marsinah. Along the way, he poses as the renowned sorcerer Hajj and gets in and out of scrapes with an elderly thief, a dim-witted wazir, and his wife. Meanwhile, his daughter develops feelings for a handsome caliph.

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Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Written by: Luther Davis, Charles Lederer
Produced by: Arthur Freed
Music by: Robert Wright, George Forrest

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Facts

October 8, 1955 · 1 h 53 min · Music, Romance, Adventure, Fantasy

Released: October 8, 1955
Runtime: 1 h 53 min
Genres: Music, Romance, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 14 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Kismet?"

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Where can I stream Kismet?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Kismet from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Kismet worth watching?

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%).

Is Kismet okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Kismet good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Kismet?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.