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Davy Crockett and the River Pirates

1956Movie1 h 21 minG

Family
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–67%

A thrilling, hopeful adventure movie about history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

THRILLING ADVENTURES...frontier giants join forces to challenge the might of the River Raiders.

Davy Crockett and his sidekick Georgie compete against boastful Mike Fink ("King of the River") in a boat race to New Orleans. Later, Davy and Georgie, allied with Fink, battle a group of river pirates trying to pass themselves off as Native Americans.

Feels like

  • Historical Adventure
  • Davy Crockett
  • River Pirates
  • Boat Race
  • Slapstick
  • Action
  • Family-Friendly
  • American Folklore

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Norman Foster
Written by
Thomas W. Blackburn, Norman Foster
Produced by
Bill Walsh
Music by
George Bruns

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Facts

July 18, 1956 · 1 h 21 min · G

Released
July 18, 1956
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Family, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
44 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?"

Questions about Davy Crockett and the River Pirates

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?

Disney+

In the United States, Davy Crockett and the River Pirates streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Davy Crockett and the River Pirates worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Davy Crockett and the River Pirates okay for kids?

GViolence

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

Can I half-watch Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Will I feel good after watching Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.