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Arrowsmith

1931Movie1 h 48 minNR

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes89%43%

A philosophical, tense drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

HE FOUGHT FOR MAN... and lost a woman!

A medical researcher is sent to a plague outbreak, where he has to decide priorities for the use of a vaccine.

Feels like

  • Classic Medical Drama
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Historical Biography
  • Plague Outbreak
  • Scientific Endeavor
  • Moral Choice
  • Humanitarian Themes
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Character Study
  • Dramatic Tension

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
John Ford
Written by
Sinclair Lewis, Sidney Howard
Produced by
Samuel Goldwyn
Music by
Alfred Newman

Everyone

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

Facts

December 7, 1931 · 1 h 48 min · NR

Released
December 7, 1931
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, Swedish
Made in
United States
Available in
126 countries

Tropes

Tested on Humans, Drowning My Sorrows, Affectionate Nickname +9

  • Tested on Humans
  • Drowning My Sorrows
  • Affectionate Nickname
  • Witch Doctor
  • Technicolor Science
  • The Artifact
  • Reality Has No Subtitles
  • Like a Son to Me
  • Pragmatic Adaptation
  • No Communities Were Harmed
  • A Minor Kidroduction
  • Failed a Spot Check

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Arrowsmith?"

Questions about Arrowsmith

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Arrowsmith?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPlexFawesomeTubi TVArtiflix

In the United States, Arrowsmith streams on Prime and Artiflix, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Arrowsmith worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Is Arrowsmith okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Arrowsmith plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Arrowsmith use?

Tested on HumansDrowning My SorrowsAffectionate NicknameWitch DoctorTechnicolor ScienceThe ArtifactReality Has No SubtitlesLike a Son to MePragmatic AdaptationNo Communities Were HarmedA Minor KidroductionFailed a Spot Checkand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Tested on Humans, Drowning My Sorrows, and Affectionate Nickname.