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Guys and Dolls

1955Movie2 h 29 minNR

ComedyCrime
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic776.8Rotten Tomatoes91%83%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

It's a living breathing doll of a musical!

In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a Salvation Army missionary to Havana, and unexpectedly they fall for each other. And the bet has a hidden motive ... classic song and dance ensues!

Feels like

  • Classic Musical
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Showbiz
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Times Square Setting
  • Upbeat & Wholesome
  • Charming
  • Stage Adaptation
  • Iconic Songs

Cast

24 of 46

Crew

Directed by
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Written by
Damon Runyon, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Produced by
Samuel Goldwyn
Music by
Frank Loesser

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 23, 1955 · 2 h 29 min · NR

Released
December 23, 1955
Runtime
2 h 29 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

Absurdly Spacious Sewer, Confirmed Bachelor, Commitment Issues +9

  • Absurdly Spacious Sewer
  • Confirmed Bachelor
  • Commitment Issues
  • All Musicals Are Adaptations
  • Wedding Finale
  • Hazy-Feel Turn
  • The Bet
  • Your Mind Makes It Real
  • Tsundere
  • Absurdly High-Stakes Game
  • Given Name Reveal
  • Chorus Girls

12 of 99 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Guys and Dolls?"

Questions about Guys and Dolls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Guys and Dolls?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexBroadwayHDFawesome

In the United States, Guys and Dolls streams on Prime, BroadwayHD, and Broadway HD, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Guys and Dolls worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Guys and Dolls okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Guys and Dolls good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Guys and Dolls make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does Guys and Dolls use?

Absurdly Spacious SewerConfirmed BachelorCommitment IssuesAll Musicals Are AdaptationsWedding FinaleHazy-Feel TurnThe BetYour Mind Makes It RealTsundereAbsurdly High-Stakes GameGiven Name RevealChorus Girlsand 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 tropes for it, including Absurdly Spacious Sewer, Confirmed Bachelor, and Commitment Issues.