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Idiot's Delight

1939Movie1 h 47 minNR

ComedyDrama
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes33%45%
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes33%45%

Summary

A group of disparate travelers are thrown together in a posh Alpine hotel when the borders are closed at the start of WWII.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs.

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Cast

24 of 48

Crew

Directed by
Clarence Brown
Written by
Robert E. Sherwood
Produced by
Hunt Stromberg
Music by
Herbert Stothart

Everyone

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Facts

January 27, 1939 · 1 h 47 min · NR

Released
January 27, 1939
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian, Esperanto
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Idiot's Delight?"

Questions about Idiot's Delight

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Where can I stream Idiot's Delight?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Idiot's Delight from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Idiot's Delight worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (33).

Will Idiot's Delight make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is Idiot's Delight good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.