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Father Brown

1954Movie1 h 31 minNR

ComedyMystery
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes57%57%

An intriguing comedy movie about mystery and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

An open and shut case of Guinness! Up to his EARS in chaos... Up to his NECK in laughs

Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.

Feels like

  • Classic British Mystery
  • Clerical Sleuth
  • Whodunit
  • Art Theft
  • Charming & Witty
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Character-Driven
  • Mid-Century Charm
  • Good vs. Evil

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Robert Hamer
Written by
Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Robert Hamer, Maurice Rapf
Produced by
Paul Finder Moss
Music by
Georges Auric

Everyone

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

Facts

June 8, 1954 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
June 8, 1954
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Father Brown?"

Questions about Father Brown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Father Brown?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Father Brown is free with ads on Tubi TV.

Is Father Brown worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%).

Is Father Brown okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Father Brown make me laugh?

A touch

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

Will I feel good after watching Father Brown?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.