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Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

1939Movie1 h 5 minNR

Crime
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–57%

An intriguing action movie about mystery and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

ONLY MOTO WOULD CALL IT A VACATION! In an ancient, foreboding tomb alive with death he embarks on his strangest crime adventure!

Mr. Moto is in Egypt to thwart a criminal mastermind determined to steal the priceless crown of the Queen of Sheba. When the precious treasure is transported to America, Mr. Moto must race against time to unmask the cunning thief who will stop at nothing—not even murder—to get what he wants.

Feels like

  • Classic Spy Thriller
  • Globe-Trotting Adventure
  • Whodunit Mystery
  • Cunning Criminal
  • Pulp Fiction Charm
  • Historical Period Piece
  • Understated Hero
  • Vintage Hollywood
  • Suspenseful Chase

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Norman Foster
Written by
Norman Foster, John P. Marquand, Philip MacDonald
Music by
Samuel Kaylin

Everyone

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Facts

July 7, 1939 · 1 h 5 min · NR

Released
July 7, 1939
Runtime
1 h 5 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation worth watching?"

Questions about Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.