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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

1952Movie1 h 10 min

Comedy
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–29%

A wholesome, nostalgic comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

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Story

It's one big roar, from shore to shore!

Two hapless waiters in a tavern on the Spanish Main play cupid between aristocratic Lady Jane and tavern co-worker Bruce Martindale, but the two bumpkins mix-up a love letter with Captain Kidd's treasure map of Skull Island, leading to them being kidnapped and taken off to the notorious pirate's island.

Feels like

  • Classic Comedy Duo
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Pirate Parody
  • Musical Comedy
  • Family-Friendly
  • Old Hollywood
  • Silly Adventure
  • Wholesome Fun

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Charles Lamont
Written by
Howard Dimsdale, John Grant
Produced by
Alex Gottlieb
Music by
Raoul Kraushaar

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 27, 1952 · 1 h 10 min · Comedy, Adventure

Released
December 27, 1952
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Genres
Comedy, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$450,000
Available in
138 countries

Tropes

Puddle-Covering Chivalry, Look Behind You, All Men Are Perverts +9

  • Puddle-Covering Chivalry
  • Look Behind You
  • All Men Are Perverts
  • Bond Villain Stupidity
  • Man Bites Man
  • No Honor Among Thieves
  • Literal-Minded
  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • Mistaken Identity
  • I'll Never Tell You What I'm Telling You!
  • Plank Gag
  • Delayed Reaction

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?"

Questions about Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?

HBO MaxPlexTubi TVArtiflix

In the United States, Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd streams on HBO Max and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd use?

Puddle-Covering ChivalryLook Behind YouAll Men Are PervertsBond Villain StupidityMan Bites ManNo Honor Among ThievesLiteral-MindedPaper-Thin DisguiseMistaken IdentityI'll Never Tell You What I'm Telling You!Plank GagDelayed Reactionand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Puddle-Covering Chivalry, Look Behind You, and All Men Are Perverts.