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Charley's Aunt

1941Movie1 h 20 minNR

Comedy
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–44%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–44%

Summary

In 1890, two students at Oxford force their rascally friend and fellow student to pose as an aunt from Brazil--where the nuts come from.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Archie Mayo
Written by
George Seaton
Produced by
William Perlberg
Music by
Alfred Newman

Everyone

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Facts

August 1, 1941 · 1 h 20 min · NR

Released
August 1, 1941
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Charley's Aunt worth watching?"

Questions about Charley's Aunt

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Charley's Aunt worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Charley's Aunt okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Charley's Aunt make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Charley's Aunt?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.