A Date with Judy (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1948, A Date with Judy is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 113 minutes. “The best date you ever had!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Best friends Judy and Carol compete for the affection of an older man during their high school dance. As Carol tries to rekindle Judy's relationship with Carol's bumbling brother, Oogie, Judy suspects that her father is having an affair with a beautiful dance instructor. The two girls team up to expose Judy's father -- who is only taking innocent dance lessons.
Who’s in it. A Date with Judy stars Wallace Beery as Melvin R. Foster, Jane Powell as Judy Foster, Elizabeth Taylor as Carol Pringle and Carmen Miranda as Rosita Cochellas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Date with Judy 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 A Date with Judy page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Date with Judy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Date with Judy (1948)?
- In US, A Date with Judy 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 A Date with Judy worth watching?
- A Date with Judy holds an audience score of 6.5 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 A Date with Judy?
- A Date with Judy stars Wallace Beery, Jane Powell, Elizabeth Taylor, Carmen Miranda and Xavier Cugat.
- When was A Date with Judy released?
- A Date with Judy was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.