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Shoe Shine Boy

1943·Movie
15min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, growing up, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A teenaged shoeshine boy urgently tries to raise the remaining amount of money he needs to purchase a secondhand bugle before 6p.m.
Coming-of-Age DramaClassic HollywoodSocial RealismPoverty & DreamsMelodramaHistorical SettingHeartwarmingRedemption

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Shoe Shine Boy legally?

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Is Shoe Shine Boy worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Shoe Shine Boy?

0 h 15 min

Shoe Shine Boy runs 0 h 15 min.

What language is Shoe Shine Boy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.