Meet Me in St. Louis (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, Meet Me in St. Louis is a comedy, music and tv movie film directed by George Schaefer, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. This adaptation of the classic 1944 film musical explores the lives of the close-knit Smith family -- mother, father, grandfather, and five children -- who live in St. Louis in the year 1903.
Who’s in it. Meet Me in St. Louis stars Tab Hunter as John Truett, Jane Powell as Esther Smith, Walter Pidgeon as Alonzo Smith and Jeanne Crain as Rose Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Meet Me in St. Louis has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meet Me in St. Louis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meet Me in St. Louis tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet Me in St. Louis (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meet Me in St. Louis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meet Me in St. Louis worth watching?
- Meet Me in St. Louis holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meet Me in St. Louis?
- Meet Me in St. Louis stars Tab Hunter, Jane Powell, Walter Pidgeon, Jeanne Crain and Reta Shaw.
- When was Meet Me in St. Louis released?
- Meet Me in St. Louis was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.