Around the World in 80 Days (1956) movie poster

Around the World in 80 Days (1956)

"It's a wonderful world, if you'll only take the time to go around it!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 62%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 70% (RT: 72%, MC: 69) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureComedyFamilyFantasyRomance

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Runtime
3h 2m
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (561 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
Metacritic
69
Cast
David Niven as Phileas Fogg
Cantinflas as Passepartout
Shirley MacLaine as Princess Aouda
Robert Newton as Mr. Fix
Finlay Currie as Whist Partner
Robert Morley as Ralph
Charles Boyer as Monsieur Gasse
Gilbert Roland as Achmed Abdullah
It's divisive. Only 62% of audiences liked it based on 561 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 70%.
Overview
Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Michael Anderson cited several classic adventure films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The iconic poster for Around the World in 80 Days was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Around the World in 80 Days is a 1956 adventure, comedy, family film directed by Michael Anderson. Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.

The film has been rated by 561 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, Around the World in 80 Days delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Around the World in 80 Days (1956) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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