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The Great Man's Whiskers

1972Movie1 h 36 min

ComedyHistory
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A heartwarming, hopeful comedy movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

A young girl writes to President Abraham Lincoln to advise him to grow a beard.

Feels like

  • Wholesome Historical Drama
  • Charming & Gentle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Period Piece
  • Heartwarming
  • American History
  • Educational Story
  • Innocent Perspective

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Philip Leacock
Written by
John Paxton, Adrian Scott
Produced by
Adrian Scott
Music by
Earl Robinson

Everyone

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

Facts

May 2, 1972 · 1 h 36 min · Comedy, History, TV Movie, Drama

Released
May 2, 1972
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Comedy, History, TV Movie, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Great Man's Whiskers worth watching?"

Questions about The Great Man's Whiskers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Great Man's Whiskers worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Great Man's Whiskers okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Great Man's Whiskers make me laugh?

A touch

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

Can I half-watch The Great Man's Whiskers?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.