Meet the People (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1944, Meet the People is a comedy and romance film directed by Charles Reisner, running about 100 minutes. “Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents the gayest musical!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A idealistic shipyard worker interests a beautiful Hollywood star in staging a musical tribute to the war industry, but they disagree on some important issues.
Who’s in it. Meet the People stars Lucille Ball as Julie Hampton, Dick Powell as William 'Swanee' Swanson, Virginia O'Brien as 'Woodpecker' Peg and Bert Lahr as Commander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Meet the People has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meet the People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meet the People tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet the People (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meet the People change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meet the People worth watching?
- Meet the People holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meet the People?
- Meet the People stars Lucille Ball, Dick Powell, Virginia O'Brien, Bert Lahr and Rags Ragland.
- When was Meet the People released?
- Meet the People was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.