The Stork Club (1945): cast, story & where to watch

1945 · Film · ★ 6

The Stork Club poster

Released in 1945, The Stork Club is a comedy and music film directed by Hal Walker, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Director Hal Walker's 1945 musical comedy stars Betty Hutton as a hat-check girl at New York City's famous nightclub. The cast also includes Barry Fitzgerald, Don Defore, Andy Russell, Iria Adrian and Robert Benchley.

Who’s in it. The Stork Club stars Betty Hutton as Judy Peabody, Barry Fitzgerald as Jerry B. 'J.B.' / 'Pop' Bates, Don DeFore as Sgt. Danny Wilton and Robert Benchley as Tom P. Curtis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Stork Club has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stork Club page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Stork Club tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Stork Club (1945)?
In US, The Stork Club is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Stork Club worth watching?
The Stork Club holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Stork Club?
The Stork Club stars Betty Hutton, Barry Fitzgerald, Don DeFore, Robert Benchley and Bill Goodwin.
When was The Stork Club released?
The Stork Club was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.