Cabin in the Sky (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1943, Cabin in the Sky is a fantasy and music film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 98 minutes. “At Last on the Screen! The Musical Comedy Sensation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory, where he learns that he will be sent back to Earth for six months to prove that he deserves to be in heaven. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, Petunia, while an angel known as the General and the devil's son, Lucifer Jr., fight for his soul.
Who’s in it. Cabin in the Sky stars Ethel Waters as Petunia Jackson, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson as Joseph 'Little Joe' Jackson, Lena Horne as Georgia Brown and Louis Armstrong as The Trumpeter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Cabin in the Sky has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and TCM and 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 Cabin in the Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cabin in the Sky tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cabin in the Sky (1943)?
- In US, Cabin in the Sky is available to stream on Philo and TCM, and 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 Cabin in the Sky worth watching?
- Cabin in the Sky holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cabin in the Sky?
- Cabin in the Sky stars Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong and Rex Ingram.
- When was Cabin in the Sky released?
- Cabin in the Sky was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.