Christmas in July (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1940, Christmas in July is a comedy and romance film directed by Preston Sturges, running about 67 minutes. “If you can't sleep at night, it isn't the coffee - it's the bunk!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An office clerk loves entering contests in the hopes of someday winning a fortune and marrying the girl he loves. His latest attempt is the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. As a joke, some of his co-workers put together a fake telegram which says that he won the $25,000 grand prize.
Who’s in it. Christmas in July stars Dick Powell as Jimmy McDonald, Ellen Drew as Betsy Casey, Raymond Walburn as Mr Maxford and Alexander Carr as Mr. Shindel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Christmas in July 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 Christmas in July page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christmas in July tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas in July (1940)?
- In US, Christmas in July 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 Christmas in July worth watching?
- Christmas in July holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christmas in July?
- Christmas in July stars Dick Powell, Ellen Drew, Raymond Walburn, Alexander Carr and William Demarest.
- When was Christmas in July released?
- Christmas in July was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.