Sing, You Sinners (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1938, Sing, You Sinners is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Wesley Ruggles, running about 88 minutes. “You haven't really laughed till you meet the Beebes . . . the darndest family in the U.S.A. !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Of the singing Beebe brothers, young Mike just wants to be a kid; responsible Dave wants to work in his garage and marry Martha; but feckless Joe thinks his only road to success is through swapping and gambling. It seems the only thing all three can join in is their singing act, which Mike and Dave hate. Finally, all Joe's hopes are pinned on a race horse he's acquired swapping, but it's a bigger gamble than his family knows.
Who’s in it. Sing, You Sinners stars Bing Crosby as Joe Beebe, Fred MacMurray as David Beebe, Donald O'Connor as Mike Beebe and Elizabeth Patterson as Mrs. Daisy Beebe aka Mother Beebe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sing, You Sinners 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 Sing, You Sinners page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sing, You Sinners tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sing, You Sinners (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sing, You Sinners change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sing, You Sinners worth watching?
- Sing, You Sinners holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sing, You Sinners?
- Sing, You Sinners stars Bing Crosby, Fred MacMurray, Donald O'Connor, Elizabeth Patterson and Ellen Drew.
- When was Sing, You Sinners released?
- Sing, You Sinners was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.