Listen, Darling (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1938, Listen, Darling is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 75 minutes. “See it with a song in your heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To stop Pinkie's widowed, struggling mother Dottie from marrying a well-off older man they know she doesn't love, teenager Pinkie and her best friend Buzz kidnap her in the family travel trailer to live a carefree life on the open road. They then get the idea to find Dottie a financially secure husband whom both she and Pinkie would like.
Who’s in it. Listen, Darling stars Judy Garland as Pinkie Wingate, Freddie Bartholomew as Buzz Mitchell, Mary Astor as Dottie Wingate and Walter Pidgeon as Richard Thurlow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Listen, Darling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Listen, Darling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Listen, Darling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Listen, Darling (1938)?
- In US, Listen, Darling is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Listen, Darling worth watching?
- Listen, Darling holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Listen, Darling?
- Listen, Darling stars Judy Garland, Freddie Bartholomew, Mary Astor, Walter Pidgeon and Alan Hale.
- When was Listen, Darling released?
- Listen, Darling was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.