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Motor Madness

1937Movie1 h 1 min

Drama
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Summary

After winning a qualifying trial for a big speed-boat race in Santa Monica, California, Joe Dunn is offered a bribe, by gamblers, not to take part in the race and is so incensed that he starts a fight which lands him in jail.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for big ideas, scares or laughs.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
D. Ross Lederman
Written by
Grace Neville, Fred Niblo Jr.
Produced by
Harry L. Decker, Irving Briskin

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Facts

April 5, 1937 · 1 h 1 min · Violence

Released
April 5, 1937
Runtime
1 h 1 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Motor Madness worth watching?"

Questions about Motor Madness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Motor Madness worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is Motor Madness okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Motor Madness good for date night?

and 2 moreFamily Movie NightKidsAdultsIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

Can I half-watch Motor Madness?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.