The Hoose-Gow

The Hoose-Gow

Directed by James Parrott

Produced by Hal Roach Studios

192918 min6.7 / 10

A lighthearted slapstick comedy about two bumbling friends causing chaos in prison, built entirely on physical humor and their affectionate partnership.

Stan and Ollie arrive as new inmates at a prison after apparently taking part in a hold-up raid, a raid they tell a prison officer they were only watching. The usual mayhem ensues.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Hoose-Gow sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Hoose-Gow easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Hoose-Gow scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does The Hoose-Gow end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Hoose-Gow violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity15

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise92

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Hoose-Gow

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Hoose-Gow

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Hoose-Gow, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Hoose-Gow, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Hoose-Gow, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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