Around the World in 80 Days

G

Released Oct 17, 1956

2h 50m

Comedy

Drama

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72%

43 Reviews

Tomatometer

57%

25,000+ Ratings

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Victorian-era Englishman Phileas Fogg (David Niven) proclaims before his fellow members of a London gentleman's club that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days, further boasting that he will bet the princely sum of 20,000 pounds on the success of his endeavor. With his stalwart manservant Passepartout (Cantinflas) alongside, he goes forth on his adventure, pursued by a dogged Police Inspector (Robert Newton) who suspects Fogg of chicanery.

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Critics Consensus

It's undeniably shallow, but its cheerful lack of pretense -- as well as its grand scale and star-stuffed cast -- help make Around the World in 80 Days charmingly light-hearted entertainment.

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Alec B

The scope of the production, while innovative for the time, no longer covers for the overlong and dull narrative.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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Logan J

It is woefully underwhelming but it is cheery and fun to watch. I personally think that the book was much better but that can be said about many movies adapted from novels.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/01/23

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liam k

I applaud this movie for its decadence and epic scope. There are many epic scenarios, including bullfights in Spain, Hindu religious ceremonies in India, and a pursuit by Native Americans in the United States. Watching them all is a lot of fun, and the cinematography is excellent as well. The grandiose size of this film is somewhat indicative of the 1950s, which is why I believe it hasn't held up well over time. It is devoid of any supporting material. The characters are all uninteresting. For a three hour adventure film, the plot is quite simple. Of course, the humorous elements have aged as well. This film would likely benefit from being at least a half-hour shorter than it currently is. Note: with entr'acte and exit music [3HR 3MIN]

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/27/22

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a m

Too long by over an hour. It's more of a travelogue than an adventure film. I'm sure 1950s audience appreciated the chance to see the world, but I could have done with just the highlights. One of the weaker Best Picture winners.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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christopher c. m

At slightly over 3 hours long, I think there's at least 20-40 minutes of the unimportant or annoying parts that could have been cut out. Plus it was made in 1956 and first published in 1872, so there are some jokes and elements that modern oversensitive minds might find offensive. But it was a product of the times the story came out. I never read the book it might have been worse on the stereotypes and less than sensitive jokes. Also, no spoilers, but the ending was a tad of a disappointment. The one place that could have used a couple of more minutes. But there are plenty of laughs and it's well acted. Also, you can tell this had money behind it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Such a bad movie, plot holes, horrible editing, not funny and so many unnecessary cameos.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Michael Anderson

Director

David Niven

Phileas Fogg

Mario Moreno 'Cantinflas'

Passepartout

Shirley MacLaine

Princess Aouda

Robert Newton

Mr. Fix

Charles Boyer

Monsieur Gasse, Travel Agent

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Times (UK) Staff

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Outstanding in the long part of Mr. Fogg's faithful valet, Passepartout, is Cantinflas, a sad-faced comedian with a delightful economy of gesture and expression, who adds just the right note of implausibility to the whole highly improbable affair.

Aug 27, 2020

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

With its lazy, somnambulant pace and endless stream of cameos, Around the World in 80 Days seems to be unfolding in real time.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 2, 2018

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TIME Staff

TIME Magazine

The wonder is that this Polyphemus of productions does not simply collapse of its own overweight; but, thanks principally to Showman Todd, the picture skips along with an amazing lightness.

Feb 18, 2009

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

An elongated, swollen film, somehow both frantic and plodding, with more cameos than substance, 80 Days is an extravaganza with little to do other than entertain. But it knows that and isn’t really trying to be anything else.

Jun 27, 2023

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Dilys Powell

Sunday Times (UK)

Around the World in Eighty Days is like a serial; a serial in brilliant Technicolor and a system by now called, I believe, Cinestage, ending in the most ingenious credits I have ever seen. It is a journey through scenes where the sun is aways shining.

Aug 9, 2022

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Robert Bingham

The Reporter

It’s just about the most delightful way of spending three hours that I can think of offhand. At last the wide screen and full-color films have been used to make a picture that is worthy of them and appropriate to them.

Feb 10, 2022

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Synopsis

Victorian-era Englishman Phileas Fogg (David Niven) proclaims before his fellow members of a London gentleman's club that he can circumnavigate the globe in a mere 80 days, further boasting that he will bet the princely sum of 20,000 pounds on the success of his endeavor. With his stalwart manservant Passepartout (Cantinflas) alongside, he goes forth on his adventure, pursued by a dogged Police Inspector (Robert Newton) who suspects Fogg of chicanery.

Director: Michael Anderson
Screenwriter: Jules Verne, James Poe, John Farrow
Distributor: Warner Home Vídeo, United Artists, Warner Bros.
Production Co: Michael Todd Company
Rating: G
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 1956, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 29, 2017
Runtime: 2h 50m
Sound Mix: Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Mono
Aspect Ratio: 70mm, Scope (2.35:1)

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