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State Fair

1945Movie1 h 40 minNR

ComedyRomance
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

During their annual visit to the Iowa State Fair, the Frake family enjoy many adventures. Proud patriarch Abel has high hopes for his champion swine Blueboy; and his wife Melissa enters the mincemeat and pickles contest...with hilarious results.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Walter Lang
Written by
Oscar Hammerstein II, Philip Stong
Music by
Richard Rodgers, Alfred Newman

Everyone

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Facts

August 29, 1945 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
August 29, 1945
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
23 countries

Tropes

In Case You Forgot Who Wrote It, Sexy Discretion Shot, Giant Poofy Sleeves +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream State Fair?"

Questions about State Fair

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream State Fair?

In the United States, you can rent or buy State Fair from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is State Fair worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7).

Is State Fair okay for kids?

NR

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

Will State Fair make me laugh?

A touch

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

Is State Fair good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does State Fair use?

In Case You Forgot Who Wrote ItSexy Discretion ShotGiant Poofy SleevesCredits GagSetting UpdateJukebox MusicalBookendsDriving a DeskMr. FanserviceReal Life Writes the PlotIntoxication EnsuesSomeone's Touching My Buttand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including In Case You Forgot Who Wrote It, Sexy Discretion Shot, and Giant Poofy Sleeves.