6.8
Is Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss worth watching?
78
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.8).
Summary
From Jean Shepherd (A Christmas Story) comes the story of 14 year old Ralphie's first job, and the family vacation the family is planning to a rustic fishing cabin on Lake Michigan. Originally made for the Disney Channel, this film is a delightful family comedy.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want dark or edgy material
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Not streaming in any country yet.
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- Directed by
- Dick Bartlett
- Written by
- Jean Shepherd
- Music by
- Steve Olenick
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Facts
August 5, 1988 · 1 h 29 min · Comedy, Family, TV Movie
- Released
- August 5, 1988
- Runtime
- 1 h 29 min
- Genres
- Comedy, Family, TV Movie
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Tropes
Riddle for the Ages, Chaotic Car Ride, Suddenly Shouting +9
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss worth watching?"
Questions about Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).
Can I half-watch Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
What tropes does Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss use?
Riddle for the AgesChaotic Car RideSuddenly ShoutingThe '50sUnreliable NarratorFlyover CountryBeware of Vicious DogAnnoying Younger SiblingDoes Not Like SpamGilligan CutTempting FateAre We There Yet?and 18 more
TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Riddle for the Ages, Chaotic Car Ride, and Suddenly Shouting.