State Fair (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1945, State Fair is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Walter Lang, running about 100 minutes. “For the young in heart! And romantic oldsters, too!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During their annual visit to the Iowa State Fair, the Frake family enjoy many adventures. Proud patriarch Abel has high hopes for his champion swine Blueboy; and his wife Melissa enters the mincemeat and pickles contest...with hilarious results.
Who’s in it. State Fair stars Jeanne Crain as Margy Frake, Dana Andrews as Pat Gilbert, Dick Haymes as Wayne Frake and Vivian Blaine as Emily Edwards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, State Fair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch State Fair page.
If you liked it. Fans of State Fair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch State Fair (1945)?
- In US, State Fair is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is State Fair worth watching?
- State Fair holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in State Fair?
- State Fair stars Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine and Charles Winninger.
- When was State Fair released?
- State Fair was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.