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Cabin in the Sky

1943·Movie
1h 38min·NR
76
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Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Faith and meaning, fantasy, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory, where he learns that he will be sent back to Earth for six months to prove that he deserves to be in heaven. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, Petunia, while an angel known as the General and the devil's son, Lucifer Jr., fight for his soul.
Musical FantasyRedemption StoryHeaven vs. HellAll-Black CastFolklore and SpiritualityUpliftingClassic HollywoodRomantic Allegory

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Where can I stream Cabin in the Sky legally?

Cabin in the Sky is included with a subscription to TCM and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cabin in the Sky worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cabin in the Sky rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Cabin in the Sky?

1 h 38 min

Cabin in the Sky runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cabin in the Sky?

Critics81
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Cabin in the Sky much the same way.

Was Cabin in the Sky a box office hit?

Budget$662,141
Box office$2 million

Yes. It cost about $662,141 to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Cabin in the Sky in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cabin in the Sky?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cabin in the Sky in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cabin in the Sky use?

God Is GoodMonochrome CastingEnding by AscendingVillain SongBad Girl SongPrayer PoseFixing the GameSex Is EvilDistracted by the SexyThe MusicalThird-Act MisunderstandingThe Vampand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Cabin in the Sky, including God Is Good, Monochrome Casting, Ending by Ascending.