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The Gypsy Moths

1969Movie1 h 47 min

DramaRomance
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–43%

A thrilling, fast-paced romance movie about history and sports.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

The Gypsy Moths fall fast. They can't stop risking their lives - not even for their down-to-earth women.

Three skydivers and their travelling thrill show barnstorm through a small midwestern town one Fourth of July weekend.

Feels like

  • Skydiving Thrills
  • 1960s Americana
  • Barnstorming Show
  • Small Town Drama
  • Stunt Performers
  • July 4th Weekend
  • Male Bonding
  • Aerial Acrobatics
  • Action & Adventure

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
John Frankenheimer
Written by
William Hanley, James Drought
Produced by
Hal Landers, Bobby Roberts
Music by
Elmer Bernstein

Everyone

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Facts

August 29, 1969 · 1 h 47 min · Romance, Drama, Action

Released
August 29, 1969
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Genres
Romance, Drama, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Last-Name Basis, Hidden Depths, Foreshadowing +9

  • Last-Name Basis
  • Hidden Depths
  • Foreshadowing
  • Noble Male, Roguish Male
  • Good Adultery, Bad Adultery
  • Male Gaze
  • Cool Aunt
  • First-Name Basis
  • Hollywood Skydiving
  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • Cry into Chest
  • The Film of the Book

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gypsy Moths?"

Questions about The Gypsy Moths

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Where can I stream The Gypsy Moths?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Gypsy Moths from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Gypsy Moths worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Gypsy Moths good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Gypsy Moths use?

Last-Name BasisHidden DepthsForeshadowingNoble Male, Roguish MaleGood Adultery, Bad AdulteryMale GazeCool AuntFirst-Name BasisHollywood SkydivingShell-Shocked VeteranCry into ChestThe Film of the Bookand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Last-Name Basis, Hidden Depths, and Foreshadowing.