Slightly Dangerous (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1943, Slightly Dangerous is a comedy and romance film directed by Wesley Ruggles, running about 94 minutes. “She was cute when mixing sodas in gingham uniforms... but she's georgeous mixing highballs in silks and satins!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Small-town soda-jerk Peggy Evans quits her dead-end job and moves to New York where she invents a new identity.
Who’s in it. Slightly Dangerous stars Lana Turner as Peggy Evans aka Carol Burden, Robert Young as Bob Stuart, Walter Brennan as Cornelius Burden and May Whitty as Baba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Slightly Dangerous 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 Slightly Dangerous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slightly Dangerous tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slightly Dangerous (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Slightly Dangerous change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Slightly Dangerous worth watching?
- Slightly Dangerous holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slightly Dangerous?
- Slightly Dangerous stars Lana Turner, Robert Young, Walter Brennan, May Whitty and Eugene Pallette.
- When was Slightly Dangerous released?
- Slightly Dangerous was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.