Stage Door Canteen (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1943, Stage Door Canteen is a comedy, war, romance and music film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 132 minutes. “YOU'VE HEARD ABOUT IT! READ ABOUT IT! NOW *SEE* THE WORLD'S GREATEST ENTERTAINMENT HIT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of the theater and films appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. The soldier meets a pretty young hostess and they enjoy the many entertainers and a growing romance
Who’s in it. Stage Door Canteen stars Judith Anderson as Judith Anderson, Kenny Baker as Kenny Baker, Tallulah Bankhead as Tallulah Bankhead and Ralph Bellamy as Ralph Bellamy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Stage Door Canteen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stage Door Canteen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stage Door Canteen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stage Door Canteen (1943)?
- In US, Stage Door Canteen is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stage Door Canteen worth watching?
- Stage Door Canteen holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stage Door Canteen?
- Stage Door Canteen stars Judith Anderson, Kenny Baker, Tallulah Bankhead, Ralph Bellamy and Cheryl Walker.
- When was Stage Door Canteen released?
- Stage Door Canteen was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.