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The Reivers

1969Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic66–Rotten Tomatoes83%48%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic66–Rotten Tomatoes83%48%

Summary

In turn-of-the-century Mississippi, an 11-year-old boy comes of age as two mischievous adult friends talk him into sneaking the family car out for a trip to Memphis and a series of adventures.

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 or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Mark Rydell
Written by
Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch, William Faulkner
Produced by
Irving Ravetch
Music by
John Williams

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Facts

December 20, 1969 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
December 20, 1969
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Available in
32 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Curse Cut Short, Double Take, Dumbass No More +9

Q&A

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

Questions about The Reivers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Reivers?

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

Is The Reivers worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Is The Reivers okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Reivers make me laugh?

Light

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

Will I feel good after watching The Reivers?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.