In the Good Old Summertime (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1949, In the Good Old Summertime is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 102 minutes. “Fall in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two co-workers in a music shop dislike one another during business hours but unwittingly carry on an anonymous romance through the mail.
Who’s in it. In the Good Old Summertime stars Judy Garland as Veronica Fisher, Van Johnson as Andrew Delby Larkin, Spring Byington as Nellie Burke and S.Z. Sakall as Otto Oberkugen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, In the Good Old Summertime 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 In the Good Old Summertime page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Good Old Summertime tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Good Old Summertime (1949)?
- In US, In the Good Old Summertime 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 In the Good Old Summertime worth watching?
- In the Good Old Summertime holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In the Good Old Summertime?
- In the Good Old Summertime stars Judy Garland, Van Johnson, Spring Byington, S.Z. Sakall and Clinton Sundberg.
- When was In the Good Old Summertime released?
- In the Good Old Summertime was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.