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Stage Door

1937·Movie
1h 32min·NR

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Great stars! Great story! Great picture!

A spirited heiress wishing to break into theatre on her own merit arrives at a boardinghouse where aspiring young actresses and showgirls are brought together through their cynicism and disappointments.
Golden Age of HollywoodAspiring ActressesFemale FriendshipShow BusinessCareer AspirationsClass ConflictAmbition and SacrificeStrong Female Leads

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Stage Door

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Where can I stream Stage Door legally?

Stage Door is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Stage Door worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stage Door rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Stage Door?

1 h 32 min

Stage Door runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stage Door?

Critics96
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Stage Door higher (96) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Stage Door a box office hit?

Budget$952,000
Box office$2 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $952,000 to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is Stage Door in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Stage Door?

11AUBECAESFRITLUNLROSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stage Door in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Stage Door use?

Driven to SuicideEnsemble CastLazily Gender-Flipped NameMood WhiplashDon't Do Anything I Wouldn't DoSpringtime for HitlerYounger Than They LookBig Applesauce"The Reason You Suck" SpeechOn Second ThoughtEnding by AscendingRapid-Fire Comedyand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Stage Door, including Driven to Suicide, Ensemble Cast, Lazily Gender-Flipped Name.