Penny Serenade (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1941, Penny Serenade is a drama and romance film directed by George Stevens, running about 120 minutes. “"Remember the tune they were singing the night we fell in love?..."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While listening to a recording of Penny Serenade, Julie Gardiner Adams begins reflecting on her past. She recalls her impulsive marriage to newspaper reporter Roger Adams, which begins on a deliriously happy note but turns out to be fraught with tragedy. Other songs remind her of their courtship, their marriage, their desire for a child, and the joys and sorrows they have shared. A flood of memories come back to her as she ponders on their present problems and how they arose.
Who’s in it. Penny Serenade stars Irene Dunne as Julie Gardiner Adams, Cary Grant as Roger Adams, Beulah Bondi as Miss Oliver and Edgar Buchanan as Applejack Carney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Penny Serenade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penny Serenade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penny Serenade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penny Serenade (1941)?
- In US, Penny Serenade is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Penny Serenade worth watching?
- Penny Serenade holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Penny Serenade?
- Penny Serenade stars Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Beulah Bondi, Edgar Buchanan and Ann Doran.
- When was Penny Serenade released?
- Penny Serenade was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.