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In Old Chicago

1938·Movie
1h 51min·NR
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and tense

  • Spectacle9
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

The Great American Motion Picture!

The O'Leary brothers -- honest Jack and roguish Dion -- become powerful figures, and eventually rivals, in Chicago on the eve of its Great Fire.
Historical EpicFamily SagaDisaster MoviePeriod MelodramaSibling RivalryClassic HollywoodGrand ScaleVisually ImpressiveLove TriangleRise and Fall

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about In Old Chicago

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Where can I stream In Old Chicago legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is In Old Chicago worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In Old Chicago rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is In Old Chicago?

1 h 51 min

In Old Chicago runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on In Old Chicago?

Critics67
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see In Old Chicago much the same way.

What language is In Old Chicago in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch In Old Chicago?

6BRCAITJPRUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In Old Chicago in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does In Old Chicago use?

Bar BrawlBe Careful What You Wish ForBittersweet EndingBlood from the MouthThe ChanteuseDistant PrologueDowner BeginningOf Corsets SexySamus Is a GirlWhammy BidVery Loosely Based on a True StoryTitle Dropand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for In Old Chicago, including Bar Brawl, Be Careful What You Wish For, Bittersweet Ending.