Come to the Stable (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1949, Come to the Stable is a comedy and drama film directed by Henry Koster, running about 94 minutes. “Laughs To Make Your Heart Ring Out With Joy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two nuns arrive unannounced in the small New England town of Bethlehem, where they recruit various townspeople to help them build a children's hospital.
Who’s in it. Come to the Stable stars Loretta Young as Sister Margaret, Celeste Holm as Sister Scholastica, Hugh Marlowe as Robert Masen and Elsa Lanchester as Amelia Potts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Come to the Stable 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 Come to the Stable page.
If you liked it. Fans of Come to the Stable tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Come to the Stable (1949)?
- In US, Come to the Stable 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 Come to the Stable worth watching?
- Come to the Stable holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Come to the Stable?
- Come to the Stable stars Loretta Young, Celeste Holm, Hugh Marlowe, Elsa Lanchester and Thomas Gomez.
- When was Come to the Stable released?
- Come to the Stable was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.