Meet Me in St. Louis
Glorious love story with music!
Glorious love story with music!
Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
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1944
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A year in the life of a turn-of-the-century middle class family, leading up to the opening of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair.
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Runtime:
114 min
Release date:
28 Nov 1944
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$1,707,561
Revenue:
$7,566,000
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. 9 wins & 8 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
One of the first films to integrate musical numbers into the plot, it explores, without condescension or simplemindedness, the feelings that drive the family members apart and then bring them back together again.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
15 Dec 2008
fresh:
Garland achieves true stature with her deeply understanding performance, while her sisterly running-mate, Lucille Bremer, likewise makes excellent impact with a well-balanced performance.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
3 Dec 2008
fresh:
One of the great musicals.
– David Jenkins,
Time Out,
24 Jun 2006
fresh:
The joys of the film linger with the music and encourage you to savor the true moments of family togetherness.
– Douglas Pratt,
Hollywood Reporter,
16 Apr 2004
fresh:
In the words of one of the gentlemen, it is a ginger-peachy show.
– Bosley Crowther,
New York Times,
20 May 2003