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Million Dollar Baby

1941Movie1 h 40 minNR

ComedyRomance
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–47%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–47%

Summary

A sudden windfall has unexpected consequences on a working class girl during the Great Depression.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Curtis Bernhardt
Written by
Casey Robinson, Richard Macaulay, Leonard Spigelgass
Music by
Friedrich Hollaender

Everyone

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Facts

May 31, 1941 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
May 31, 1941
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
25 countries

Tropes

Oscar Bait, Brick Joke, Chekhov's Gun +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Million Dollar Baby worth watching?"

Questions about Million Dollar Baby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Million Dollar Baby worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Million Dollar Baby okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Million Dollar Baby make me laugh?

A touch

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

Is Million Dollar Baby good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Million Dollar Baby use?

Oscar BaitBrick JokeChekhov's GunI Have No Son!Karma HoudiniNoodle IncidentBraids of ActionDramatically Missing the PointThe One Who Made It OutA Father to His MenTongue SuicideSmall Name, Big Egoand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Oscar Bait, Brick Joke, and Chekhov's Gun.