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Critic's Choice

1963Movie1 h 40 min

ComedyRomance
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–34%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–34%

Summary

Parker Ballantine is a New York theater critic and his wife writes a play that may or may not be very good. Now Parker must either get out of reviewing the play or cause the breakup of his marriage.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
Don Weis
Written by
Jack Sher
Produced by
Frank P. Rosenberg
Music by
George Duning

Everyone

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Facts

February 24, 1963 · 1 h 40 min · Strong Language

Released
February 24, 1963
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Jerkass, All Musicals Are Adaptations, Amicable Exes +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Critic's Choice?"

Questions about Critic's Choice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Critic's Choice?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Critic's Choice streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Critic's Choice worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.7).

Will Critic's Choice make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

Is Critic's Choice good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.