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Meet Me in St. Louis

Seen it?

1944 | 114 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Family

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Little Women or A Christmas Story, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 94 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 4 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $8 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 302K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Vincente Minnelli

  • Judy GarlandEsther Smith
  • Margaret O'Brien'Tootie' Smith
  • Mary AstorAnna Smith
  • Lucille BremerRose Smith
  • Leon AmesAlonzo Smith
  • Tom DrakeJohn Truett
  • Marjorie MainKatie
  • Harry DavenportGrandpa
  • June LockhartLucille Ballard
  • Henry H. Daniels Jr.Lon Smith Jr.