Home Town Story (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1951, Home Town Story is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Arthur Pierson, running about 61 minutes. “It could happen anywhere!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Blake Washburn blames manufacturer MacFarland for his defeat in the race for re-election to the state legislature. He takes over his uncle's newspaper to take on big business as an enemy of the people. Miss Martin works in the "Herald" newspaper office. When tragedy strikes, Blake must re-examine his views.
Who’s in it. Home Town Story stars Jeffrey Lynn as Blake Washburn, Donald Crisp as John MacFarland, Marjorie Reynolds as Janice Hunt and Alan Hale Jr. as Slim Haskins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Home Town Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Home Town Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Home Town Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Home Town Story (1951)?
- In US, Home Town Story is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Home Town Story worth watching?
- Home Town Story holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Home Town Story?
- Home Town Story stars Jeffrey Lynn, Donald Crisp, Marjorie Reynolds, Alan Hale Jr. and Marilyn Monroe.
- When was Home Town Story released?
- Home Town Story was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.