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The Great Rupert

1950·Movie
1h 28min·NR
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Family

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

Christmas miracles do happen

Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tree, Rupert acts as the family's guardian angel - not only saving Christmas, but changing their lives forever.
Feel-Good Christmas ClassicHeartwarming Family FilmCharming & SentimentalMagical RealismOptimistic & UpliftingMid-Century AmericanaLighthearted ComedySquirrel Antics

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Great Rupert legally?

The Great Rupert is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Great Rupert worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great Rupert rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Great Rupert?

1 h 28 min

The Great Rupert runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Great Rupert in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Rupert?

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