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Meet Me in St. Louis

1944Movie1 h 54 minG

ComedyDrama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic947.2Rotten Tomatoes99%86%

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy movie about family and history, with standout score and world-building.

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

Glorious love story with music!

A year in the life of a turn-of-the-century middle class family, leading up to the opening of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.

Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood Musical
  • Heartwarming Family Saga
  • Period Romance
  • Nostalgic Americana
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Iconic Musical Numbers
  • Judy Garland Showcase
  • Turn-of-the-Century Charm
  • Sentimental Drama
  • Holiday Classic

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Vincente Minnelli
Written by
Irving Brecher, Sally Benson, Fred F. Finklehoffe
Produced by
Arthur Freed
Music by
Roger Edens, George Stoll, Conrad Salinger

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Facts

November 28, 1944 · 1 h 54 min · G

Released
November 28, 1944
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Fiery Redhead, Betty and Veronica, All There in the Manual +9

  • Fiery Redhead
  • Betty and Veronica
  • All There in the Manual
  • Of Corset Hurts
  • Nice Guy
  • Love Triangle
  • Pair the Spares
  • No Social Skills
  • Take Our Word for It
  • Tears of Joy
  • Informed Poverty
  • Redhead In Green

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Meet Me in St. Louis?"

Questions about Meet Me in St. Louis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Meet Me in St. Louis?

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In the United States, Meet Me in St. Louis is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Meet Me in St. Louis worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 94). Critics rate it higher (97 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Meet Me in St. Louis okay for kids?

G

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

Is Meet Me in St. Louis good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Meet Me in St. Louis make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Was Meet Me in St. Louis a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 4.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Meet Me in St. Louis use?

Fiery RedheadBetty and VeronicaAll There in the ManualOf Corset HurtsNice GuyLove TrianglePair the SparesNo Social SkillsTake Our Word for ItTears of JoyInformed PovertyRedhead In Greenand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Fiery Redhead, Betty and Veronica, and All There in the Manual.