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The Bank Dick

1940Movie1 h 12 min

Comedy
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes96%74%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes96%74%

Summary

Egbert Sousé becomes an unexpected hero when a bank robber falls over a bench he's occupying. Now considered brave, Egbert is given a job as a bank guard.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for brutality, tears or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Edward F. Cline
Written by
W.C. Fields
Produced by
Jack J. Gross
Music by
Charles Previn

Everyone

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Facts

November 29, 1940 · 1 h 12 min · Comedy

Released
November 29, 1940
Runtime
1 h 12 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Accidental Hero, Alcohol Hic, The Alcoholic +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bank Dick?"

Questions about The Bank Dick

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Where can I stream The Bank Dick?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Bank Dick from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is The Bank Dick worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is The Bank Dick okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Bank Dick make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Bank Dick?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Bank Dick use?

Accidental HeroAlcohol HicThe AlcoholicBratty Half-PintToo Important to WalkPronouncing My Name for YouDirty Old ManAs You KnowFaintingTitle DropSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismBlind Without 'Emand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Accidental Hero, Alcohol Hic, and The Alcoholic.