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The Shop Around the Corner

1940Movie1 h 39 minNR

ComedyDrama
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic968.0Rotten Tomatoes99%91%

A deeply romantic, wholesome comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

EVERY GIRL OR FELLOW WHO EVER KEPT A “BLIND DATE”

Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another, without realising that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Pen Pals
  • 1940s
  • Budapest
  • Gentle Humor
  • Heartwarming
  • Classic Film
  • Charming
  • Bittersweet

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Ernst Lubitsch
Written by
Samson Raphaelson
Produced by
Ernst Lubitsch
Music by
Werner R. Heymann

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 12, 1940 · 1 h 39 min · NR

Released
January 12, 1940
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$500,000
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

Acquainted in Real Life, Brutal Honesty, Love Before First Sight +9

  • Acquainted in Real Life
  • Brutal Honesty
  • Love Before First Sight
  • Stood Up
  • The Comically Serious
  • Found Family via Work
  • Interrupted Suicide
  • Sugary Malice
  • The '30s
  • Techno Babble
  • Dramatic Irony
  • Translation Convention

12 of 55 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Shop Around the Corner?"

Questions about The Shop Around the Corner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Shop Around the Corner?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Shop Around the Corner streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is The Shop Around the Corner worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 96). Critics rate it higher (98 out of 100) than audiences (84).

Is The Shop Around the Corner okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Shop Around the Corner good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Shop Around the Corner make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

What tropes does The Shop Around the Corner use?

Acquainted in Real LifeBrutal HonestyLove Before First SightStood UpThe Comically SeriousFound Family via WorkInterrupted SuicideSugary MaliceThe '30sTechno BabbleDramatic IronyTranslation Conventionand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Acquainted in Real Life, Brutal Honesty, and Love Before First Sight.