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Coney Island

1943·Movie
1h 36min·NR

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No stream option in US yet.

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Coney Island fingerprint

Striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

RAGTIME RHYTHMS! TOPS IN ENTERTAINMENT!

Set at the turn of the century, smooth talking con man Eddie Johnson weasels his way into a job at friend and rival Joe Rocco's Coney Island night spot. Eddie meets the club's star attraction (and Joe's love interest), Kate Farley, a brash singer with a penchant for flashy clothes. Eddie and Kate argue as he tries to soften her image. Eventually, Kate becomes the toast of Coney Island and the two fall in love. Joe then tries to sabotage their marriage plans.
Turn-of-the-Century RomanceShowbiz DramaFlashy Musical NumbersConey Island SettingClassic HollywoodStar-Crossed LoversDeception and RivalryHopeful Ending

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Coney Island

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Is Coney Island worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Coney Island rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Coney Island?

1 h 36 min

Coney Island runs 1 h 36 min.

Was Coney Island a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$3 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Coney Island in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Coney Island use?

Early-Installment WeirdnessBeach BuryManchildUnsettling Gender-RevealBowdlerizeLiteral Ass-KickingWondrous Ladies RoomNameless NarrativeAside GlanceDisguised in Drag

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Coney Island, including Early-Installment Weirdness, Beach Bury, Manchild.