Sleepy Lagoon (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1943, Sleepy Lagoon is a comedy and crime film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 65 minutes. “Here's everything you desire in the way of fun-filled, laugh-laden musical entertainment...And remember, in addition to Judy, you'll see and hear Dennis Day, singing star of Jack Benny's radi” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young radio personality Judy Joyner becomes mayor of the moribund town, Sleepy Lagoon, after running on an all women ticket and promptly sets out to turn the town around.
Who’s in it. Sleepy Lagoon stars Judy Canova as Judy Joyner, Dennis Day as Lancelot Hillie / Dennis Day, Ruth Donnelly as Sarah Rogers and Joe Sawyer as Lumpy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Sleepy Lagoon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sleepy Lagoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleepy Lagoon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleepy Lagoon (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sleepy Lagoon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sleepy Lagoon worth watching?
- Sleepy Lagoon holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sleepy Lagoon?
- Sleepy Lagoon stars Judy Canova, Dennis Day, Ruth Donnelly, Joe Sawyer and Ernest Truex.
- When was Sleepy Lagoon released?
- Sleepy Lagoon was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.