The Trouble with Harry (1955)
A quiet Vermont village unravels into darkly comic chaos as townsfolk discover a very dead body.
The trouble with Harry is that he’s dead. In a quiet Vermont village, a corpse creates unexpected chaos as several townspeople each believe they may be to blame.
How intense is The Trouble with Harry?
The Trouble with Harry has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated PG.
What The Trouble with Harry feels like
- Tone
- darkly comicwhimsicalcozysuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightComfort watch
Where to stream The Trouble with Harry
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Is The Trouble with Harry scary?
No. The Trouble with Harry is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Trouble with Harry gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Trouble with Harry sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Trouble with Harry OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Trouble with Harry?
The Trouble with Harry runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream The Trouble with Harry?
The Trouble with Harry is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Trouble with Harry have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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