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Is Break the Bank worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 5.1).
70
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Break the Bank is a game show created by Richard S. Kline. It aired in syndication from September 16, 1985 to May 23, 1986, with repeats airing until September 12.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for brutality, scares or tears.
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Facts
September 16, 1985 · September 16, 1985 · Ended
- First aired
- September 16, 1985
- Last aired
- September 16, 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 1 episode
- Original language
- English
Tropes
The Announcer, Anti-Frustration Features, The Artifact +9
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Break the Bank worth watching?"
Questions about Break the Bank
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Break the Bank okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Break the Bank?
1 h
About 1 hour: 1 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1985.
Can I half-watch Break the Bank?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
What tropes does Break the Bank use?
The AnnouncerAnti-Frustration FeaturesThe ArtifactScenery PornConfetti DropUnexpected Gameplay ChangeTransatlantic EquivalentLovely AssistantGame Show HostGame Show Winnings CapObstacle ExpositionPilotand 12 more
TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including The Announcer, Anti-Frustration Features, and The Artifact.