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Men of Boys Town

Name: Men of Boys Town
Genre: Drama
Released: 1941-04-11
Cast: Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Bobs Watson, Larry Nunn, Darryl Hickman

1941 | 106 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Father Flanagan raises funds, helps a disabled boy, and saves an older boy from reform school.

CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Norman Taurog