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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

1952·Movie
1h 10min
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–29%

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

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.
Classic Comedy DuoSlapstick HumorPirate ParodyMusical ComedyFamily-FriendlyOld HollywoodSilly AdventureWholesome Fun

Crew

Directed by:
Charles Lamont
Written by:
John Grant, Howard Dimsdale
Produced by:
Bud Abbott, Alex Gottlieb
Composed by:
Raoul Kraushaar

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd legally?

HBO MaxPlexTubi TVArtiflix

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Is Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?

1 h 10 min

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd runs 1 h 10 min.

What language is Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd, including Puddle-Covering Chivalry, Look Behind You, All Men Are Perverts.