Shinbone Alley

Shinbone Alley (1970)

It's sophisticated enough for kids, simple enough for adults

Radar 30Slightly unusualUS:G1h 25mAnimation · Music · Comedy

The Radar read

A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

Suicidal poet Archy tries to end his life by jumping off a bridge, but awakens to find he has assumed the life of a cockroach and has become a part of a community of creatures living in a newspaper office. He also discovers that he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and begins to enjoy his new life. Archy develops deep feelings for the lovely but self-destructive cat Mehitabel, but will have to fight to win her from bad-boy tomcat Bill.

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Content check

✓ Kid-friendlySuitable for all ages · US G

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Radar score30/100
Quality signal64/100
Audience rating6.4
Votes counted18
Trust signalSlightly unusual

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