Sun Valley Serenade (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1941, Sun Valley Serenade is a comedy, romance and music film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone, running about 86 minutes. “SKY HIGH ROMANCE BETWEEN SONJA AND JOHN TO THE IRRESISTIBLE RHYTHMS OF GLENN MILLER and HIS ORCHESTRA!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Phil Corey's band arrives at the Idaho ski resort its pianist Ted Scott is smitten with a Norwegian refugee he has sponsored, Karen Benson. When soloist Vivian Dawn quits, Karen stages an ice show as a substitute.
Who’s in it. Sun Valley Serenade stars Sonja Henie as Karen Benson, Mark Evans, John Payne as Ted Scott and Glenn Miller as Phil Corey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Sun Valley Serenade 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 Sun Valley Serenade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sun Valley Serenade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sun Valley Serenade (1941)?
- In US, Sun Valley Serenade 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 Sun Valley Serenade worth watching?
- Sun Valley Serenade holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sun Valley Serenade?
- Sun Valley Serenade stars Sonja Henie, Mark Evans, John Payne, Glenn Miller and Milton Berle.
- When was Sun Valley Serenade released?
- Sun Valley Serenade was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.