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The Stooge

1951Movie1 h 40 minG

ComedyDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–78%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–78%

Summary

Bill Miller is an unsuccessful Broadway performer until his handlers convince him to enhance his act with a stooge—Ted Rogers, a guy positioned in the audience to be the butt of Bill's jokes. After Ted begins to steal the show, Bill's girlfriend and his pals advise him to make Ted an equal partner.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Norman Taurog
Written by
Martin Rackin, Fred F. Finklehoffe, Sid Silvers
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis
Music by
Joseph J. Lilley

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Facts

November 15, 1951 · 1 h 40 min · G

Released
November 15, 1951
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
24 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Stooge?"

Questions about The Stooge

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Where can I stream The Stooge?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Stooge from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Stooge worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Stooge okay for kids?

G

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

Will The Stooge make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is The Stooge good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.