The Pajama Game (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1957, The Pajama Game is a comedy and music film directed by Stanley Donen, running about 101 minutes. “Based on the hit Broadway musical, featuring the choreography of Bob Fosse.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Employees of the Sleeptite Pajama Factory are looking for a whopping seven-and-a-half cent an hour increase and they won't take no for an answer. Babe Williams is their feisty employee representative but she may have found her match in shop superintendent Sid Sorokin. When the two get together they wind up discussing a whole lot more than job actions! Written by A.L. Beneteau
Who’s in it. The Pajama Game stars Doris Day as Katherine 'Babe' Williams, John Raitt as Sid Sorokin, Carol Haney as Gladys Hotchkiss and Eddie Foy Jr. as Vernon 'Hinesie' Hines, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Pajama Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and 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 The Pajama Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pajama Game tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pajama Game (1957)?
- In US, The Pajama Game is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and 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 The Pajama Game worth watching?
- The Pajama Game holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pajama Game?
- The Pajama Game stars Doris Day, John Raitt, Carol Haney, Eddie Foy Jr. and Reta Shaw.
- When was The Pajama Game released?
- The Pajama Game was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.