Hell-Bent for Election

1944Movie13 minNR

56
DecentGoodWatch score
56
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A full-blown re-election piece for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the expense of Republican presidential candidate Thomas Dewey. Roosevelt is depicted as a streamlined diesel express train in a race against Dewey, a worn-out steam train. The public is admonished to "get behind the president and stay the course to victory."

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Directed by
Chuck Jones
Written by
Robert Lees
Produced by
Stephen Bosustow

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Facts

July 1, 1944 · 13 min · NR

Released
July 1, 1944
Runtime
13 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

The Alleged Train, And This Is for..., Berserk Button +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Hell-Bent for Election worth watching?"

Questions about Hell-Bent for Election

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hell-Bent for Election worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.9).

Will Hell-Bent for Election make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Hell-Bent for Election?

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.