The Shop Around the Corner (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1940, The Shop Around the Corner is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, running about 99 minutes. “Just LOOK at WHO GET THAT SLY "LUBITSCH TOUCH" NOW!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another, without realising that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.
Who’s in it. The Shop Around the Corner stars Margaret Sullavan as Klara Novak, James Stewart as Alfred Kralik, Frank Morgan as Hugo Matuschek and Joseph Schildkraut as Ferencz Vadas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Shop Around the Corner sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 The Shop Around the Corner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shop Around the Corner tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shop Around the Corner (1940)?
- In US, The Shop Around the Corner 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 The Shop Around the Corner worth watching?
- The Shop Around the Corner holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Shop Around the Corner?
- The Shop Around the Corner stars Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut and Sara Haden.
- When was The Shop Around the Corner released?
- The Shop Around the Corner was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.