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The Patsy

1928·Movie
1h 18min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

History and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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If you were the little "Patsy" of the family, with your good looking sister getting all the breaks, what would you do about it?

An awkward teenager hopelessly in love with her older sister's boyfriend tries to make him notice her.
Silent FilmRomantic ComedyComing-of-AgeClassic HollywoodFamily DynamicsLightheartedNostalgicQuaintSentimentality

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Patsy

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Where can I stream The Patsy legally?

The Patsy is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Patsy worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Patsy?

1 h 18 min

The Patsy runs 1 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Patsy?

Critics100
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate The Patsy higher (100) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Patsy in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Patsy?

8AUCAGBGGIEMXUSZA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Patsy in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Patsy use?

Bilingual BonusLove DoodlesGrammar NaziShout-OutEstablishing Character MomentGosh Dang It to Heck!Hypocritical HumorSibling TriangleThe Un-FavoriteFaintingSecond-Face SmokeHenpecked Husbandand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Patsy, including Bilingual Bonus, Love Doodles, Grammar Nazi.