Once Upon a Time (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1944, Once Upon a Time is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Alexander Hall, running about 89 minutes. “it's CHUCKLESOME!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Broadway producer Jerry Flynn is anxious to recapture the magic and reclaim the crowds after a set of costly flops. Outside his theater one night, Flynn meets a young boy who just might save the day. Inside a small box the boy shows Flynn his pride and joy: a caterpillar named Curly that dances to Yes Sir, That's My Baby. Word quickly spreads about the amazingly talented hoofer, and the caterpillar becomes a symbol of hope for wartime America. Soon, offers are pouring in to capitalize on this sensational insect.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time stars Cary Grant as Jerry Flynn, Janet Blair as Jeannie Thompson, James Gleason as Moke McGillicuddy and Ted Donaldson as Arthur "Pinky" Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Once Upon a Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Time (1944)?
- In US, Once Upon a Time is available to stream on fuboTV and FlixFling, and 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 Once Upon a Time worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time?
- Once Upon a Time stars Cary Grant, Janet Blair, James Gleason, Ted Donaldson and William Demarest.
- When was Once Upon a Time released?
- Once Upon a Time was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.