Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Name: Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1936-04-09
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 7.5

1936 · Movie · NR · 115 min · ★ 7.5 · 86% critics

ComedyDramaRomance

A kind-hearted small-town man suddenly inherits a huge fortune and is pulled into big-city life, where lawyers, social climbers, and the press circle for advantage. As he tries to stay true to his values and decide what to do with the money, a budding romance and public scrutiny test his patience, pride, and sense of decency.

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Years: 1936
Release date: 1936-04-09
Language: English
Rated: NR
Runtime: 115 min
Critic score: 86/100
TMDB rating: 7.5/10 (405 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a feel-good, funny story about decency versus greed, with romance and a lively final act; Not for you if you dislike sentimental classics or slower pacing like Meet John Doe.

Pros: warm-hearted comedy-drama; witty dialogue; strong courtroom payoff | Cons: sentimental stretches; slow middle; some dated attitudes