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Stage Door Canteen

1943Movie2 h 12 minNR

ComedyRomance
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–61%

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy movie about history and show business, with standout score.

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, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

YOU'VE HEARD ABOUT IT! READ ABOUT IT! NOW *SEE* THE WORLD'S GREATEST ENTERTAINMENT HIT!

A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of theatre and film appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. The soldier meets a pretty young hostess and they enjoy the many entertainers and a growing romance.

Feels like

  • Wartime Romance
  • Musical Extravaganza
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Patriotic Entertainment
  • Celebrity Cameos
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Big Band Era
  • Feel-Good
  • Historical Context

Cast

24 of 100

Crew

Directed by
Frank Borzage
Written by
Delmer Daves
Produced by
Frank Borzage, Sol Lesser
Music by
C. Bakaleinikoff, Freddie Rich

Everyone

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Facts

June 24, 1943 · 2 h 12 min · NR

Released
June 24, 1943
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Stage Door Canteen?"

Questions about Stage Door Canteen

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Where can I stream Stage Door Canteen?

JustWatch TV FreefuboTVMGM+PhiloHooplaPure FlixPluto TVIndieFlix

In the United States, Stage Door Canteen streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, Pure Flix, and IndieFlix, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, Tubi TV, and Filmtap. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Stage Door Canteen worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Stage Door Canteen okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Stage Door Canteen make me laugh?

A touch

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

Is Stage Door Canteen good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.