Week-End in Havana (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1941, Week-End in Havana is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Walter Lang, running about 81 minutes. “The Gayest...Fastest...FOUR STAR MUSICAL OF 1941!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A ship company employee, Jay Williams, is sent to Florida where one of the company cruise ships is stuck on a reef off of the coast. He obtains waivers from all of the passengers with the exception of Nan Spencer, a department store salesgirl who wants her vacation NOW, not later. Jay is instructed to take Nan to Havana and set her up in the best hotel and keep her entertained. She visits a night club where the star attraction is Rosita Rivas, and meets Rosita's worthless manager, Monte Blanca, who makes a play for her. Trouble also comes in the form of Jay's fiancée, Terry McCracken, when a romance develops between Nan and Jay.
Who’s in it. Week-End in Havana stars Alice Faye as Nan Spencer, Carmen Miranda as Rosita Rivas, John Payne as Jay Williams and Cesar Romero as Monte Blanca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Week-End in Havana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Week-End in Havana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Week-End in Havana tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Week-End in Havana (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Week-End in Havana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Week-End in Havana worth watching?
- Week-End in Havana 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 Week-End in Havana?
- Week-End in Havana stars Alice Faye, Carmen Miranda, John Payne, Cesar Romero and Cobina Wright.
- When was Week-End in Havana released?
- Week-End in Havana was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.