In Old Missouri (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1940, In Old Missouri is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Frank McDonald, running about 68 minutes. “The Weavers Brothers and Elviry Go-To-Town to teach the city folk how to live...in the good ole mountain manner!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Weavers are share-croppers who confront their landlord with their tale of woe only to find he is in money trouble too. He also has a wastrel son and a socialite wife who wants a divorce. He begs the Weavers to trade places with him and fix things up.
Who’s in it. In Old Missouri stars Leon Weaver as Abner Weaver, Frank Weaver as Cicero Weaver, June Weaver as Elviry Weaver and June Storey as Mary Weaver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, In Old Missouri has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In Old Missouri page.
If you liked it. Fans of In Old Missouri tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In Old Missouri (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In Old Missouri change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is In Old Missouri worth watching?
- In Old Missouri holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In Old Missouri?
- In Old Missouri stars Leon Weaver, Frank Weaver, June Weaver, June Storey and Marjorie Gateson.
- When was In Old Missouri released?
- In Old Missouri was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.