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Once Upon a Time

1944Movie1 h 29 minNR

Family
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–42%

A wholesome, nostalgic family movie about show business and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Story

it's CHUCKLESOME!

Broadway producer Jerry Flynn is anxious to recapture the magic and reclaim the crowds after a set of costly flops. Outside his theater one night, Flynn meets a young boy who just might save the day. Inside a small box the boy shows Flynn his pride and joy: a caterpillar named Curly that dances to Yes Sir, That's My Baby. Word quickly spreads about the amazingly talented hoofer, and the caterpillar becomes a symbol of hope for wartime America. Soon, offers are pouring in to capitalize on this sensational insect.

Feels like

  • Warm-Hearted
  • Sentimental
  • Showbiz
  • Magical Realism
  • Nostalgic
  • Family-Friendly
  • Uplifting
  • Wholesome

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Alexander Hall
Written by
Lewis Meltzer, Oscar Saul, Norman Corwin
Produced by
Louis F. Edelman
Music by
Friedrich Hollaender

Everyone

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

Facts

June 29, 1944 · 1 h 29 min · NR

Released
June 29, 1944
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Homage, Butt-Monkey, Starfish Aliens +9

  • Homage
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Starfish Aliens
  • Sleeper Ship
  • Right on Queue
  • Once per Episode
  • Humans Are Bastards
  • Compilation Movie
  • Deflector Shields
  • Villainous BSoD
  • Battle Theme Music
  • Judgment of Solomon

12 of 147 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Once Upon a Time?"

Questions about Once Upon a Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Once Upon a Time?

fuboTVThe RokuFlixFlingMometu

In the United States, Once Upon a Time streams on fuboTV and FlixFling, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Once Upon a Time worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Once Upon a Time okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Once Upon a Time make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Once Upon a Time?

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.

What tropes does Once Upon a Time use?

HomageButt-MonkeyStarfish AliensSleeper ShipRight on QueueOnce per EpisodeHumans Are BastardsCompilation MovieDeflector ShieldsVillainous BSoDBattle Theme MusicJudgment of Solomonand 135 more

TV Tropes lists 147 tropes for it, including Homage, Butt-Monkey, and Starfish Aliens.