Boy Meets Girl (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1938, Boy Meets Girl is a comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 86 minutes. “The season's laugh treat!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two lazy screenwriters need a story for the studio's cowboy star. A studio waitress turns out to be pregnant. This gives them the idea for a movie about a cowboy and a baby. The waitress's baby becomes the star. The cowboy and his agent run off with the waitress and her valuable asset. The writers retaliate by hiring an unemployed extra to impersonate the baby's father. But the extra already knows the waitress...
Who’s in it. Boy Meets Girl stars James Cagney as Robert Law, Pat O’Brien as J. Carlyle 'J.C.' Benson, Marie Wilson as Mrs. Susan 'Susie' Seabrook and Ralph Bellamy as C. Elliott 'C.F.' Friday, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Boy Meets Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boy Meets Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boy Meets Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boy Meets Girl (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Boy Meets Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Boy Meets Girl worth watching?
- Boy Meets Girl holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boy Meets Girl?
- Boy Meets Girl stars James Cagney, Pat O’Brien, Marie Wilson, Ralph Bellamy and Frank McHugh.