Rosie the Riveter (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1944, Rosie the Riveter is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. In this romantic wartime comedy, four female defense plant workers share a house with four male workers. The situation is on the up and up as the men and women work different shifts and they are only making due because there is a housing shortage. Unfortunately, they soon begin to fight about who gets the house during certain hours. Romance ensues.
Who’s in it. Rosie the Riveter stars Jane Frazee as Rosalind 'Rosie' Warren, Frank Albertson as Charlie Doran, Barbara Jo Allen as Vera Watson and Frank Jenks as Kelly Kennedy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Rosie the Riveter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rosie the Riveter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rosie the Riveter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rosie the Riveter (1944)?
- In US, Rosie the Riveter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rosie the Riveter worth watching?
- Rosie the Riveter holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rosie the Riveter?
- Rosie the Riveter stars Jane Frazee, Frank Albertson, Barbara Jo Allen, Frank Jenks and Lloyd Corrigan.
- When was Rosie the Riveter released?
- Rosie the Riveter was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.