Babes in Arms (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, Babes in Arms is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Busby Berkeley, running about 93 minutes. “The big musical fun show!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as Mickey's girl.
Who’s in it. Babes in Arms stars Mickey Rooney as Mickey Moran, Judy Garland as Patsy Barton, Charles Winninger as Joe Moran and Guy Kibbee as Judge Black, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Babes in Arms 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 Babes in Arms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babes in Arms tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babes in Arms (1939)?
- In US, Babes in Arms 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 Babes in Arms worth watching?
- Babes in Arms holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Babes in Arms?
- Babes in Arms stars Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Charles Winninger, Guy Kibbee and June Preisser.
- When was Babes in Arms released?
- Babes in Arms was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.