Our Town (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1940, Our Town is a drama and romance film directed by Sam Wood, running about 90 minutes. “Their love affair was the talk of our town!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Change comes slowly to a small New Hampshire town in the early 20th century. We see birth, life and death in this small community.
Who’s in it. Our Town stars William Holden as Georges Gibbs, Martha Scott as Emily Webb, Fay Bainter as Mrs Gibbs and Beulah Bondi as Mrs Webb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Our Town 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, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Town tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Town (1940)?
- In US, Our Town is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Our Town worth watching?
- Our Town holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Our Town?
- Our Town stars William Holden, Martha Scott, Fay Bainter, Beulah Bondi and Thomas Mitchell.
- When was Our Town released?
- Our Town was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.