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That's My Boy

1951Movie1 h 44 min

Comedy
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–32%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–32%

Summary

Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Hal Walker
Written by
Cy Howard
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis
Music by
Leigh Harline

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Facts

May 31, 1951 · 1 h 44 min · Comedy

Released
May 31, 1951
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Squick, Bring My Brown Pants, Skewed Priorities +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream That's My Boy?"

Questions about That's My Boy

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Where can I stream That's My Boy?

In the United States, you can rent or buy That's My Boy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is That's My Boy worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.1 and Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5).

Is That's My Boy okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will That's My Boy make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch That's My Boy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does That's My Boy use?

SquickBring My Brown PantsSkewed PrioritiesSadistic ChoiceA Minor KidroductionWham ShotTitle DropJerks Use Body SprayVulgar HumorArtistic License – BiologyTempting FateHypocriteand 119 more

TV Tropes lists 131 tropes for it, including Squick, Bring My Brown Pants, and Skewed Priorities.