State Fair (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1933, State Fair is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Henry King, running about 97 minutes. “A "demand" showing of the unforgettable film that brought Will Rogers his greatest fame!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The children of Iowa farmers find love, with mixed results, at the state fair.
Who’s in it. State Fair stars Janet Gaynor as Margy Frake, Will Rogers as Abel Frake, Lew Ayres as Pat Gilbert and Sally Eilers as Emily Joyce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, State Fair 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 State Fair page.
If you liked it. Fans of State Fair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch State Fair (1933)?
- In US, State Fair 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 State Fair worth watching?
- State Fair holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in State Fair?
- State Fair stars Janet Gaynor, Will Rogers, Lew Ayres, Sally Eilers and Norman Foster.
- When was State Fair released?
- State Fair was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.