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Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River

1968Movie1 h 39 min

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

A comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

The fun never sets on the British Empire!

George Lester is a man who is chasing rainbows, looking for the pot of gold at the end. When his wife, Pamela grows tired of being dragged all over the world, she leaves him. While she is away, George converts her family home into a discotheque, when she returns, she threatens to send George to jail for fraud, cause she didn't give her approval. George needing some fast bucks, decides to turn to an old cohort of his, William Homer but Willy's a little short. George then decides to steal the plans to a new drill, Pamela's suitor, Dudley Heath is working on. But when George gets the mumps, he can't make it to the meeting place and refuses to give Willy the plans unless he gives him the cash first. And the buyers won't give unless they see the merchandise first.

Feels like

  • British Slapstick Comedy
  • Quirky Characters
  • Mid-Century Setting
  • Farce
  • Suburban Mishaps
  • Economic Anxieties
  • Property Speculation
  • Lighthearted
  • Domestic Comedy

Cast

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Directed by
Jerry Paris
Written by
Max Wilk
Produced by
Walter Shenson

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Facts

July 12, 1968 · 1 h 39 min · Comedy

Released
July 12, 1968
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
31 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River?"

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Where can I stream Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River?

In the United States, Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River streams on fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 4.7).

Is Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.