Towed in a Hole

Towed in a Hole

Directed by George Marshall

Produced by Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

193221 min7.0 / 10

A lighthearted slapstick comedy about two bumbling friends attempting an ill-fated boat-building scheme, built entirely on physical humor and affectionate partnership.

Although they are successful fishmongers, Stan convinces Ollie that they should become fishermen too, but making a boat seaworthy isn't an easy task.

Questions people ask

  • Is Towed in a Hole scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Towed in a Hole sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is Towed in a Hole easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Does Towed in a Hole end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Towed in a Hole violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% 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.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity19

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise95

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Towed in a Hole

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Same Mood as Towed in a Hole

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Towed in a Hole, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Towed in a Hole, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Towed in a Hole, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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