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Cabin in the Sky

1943·Movie·98 min·6.5(50)

At Last on the Screen! The Musical Comedy Sensation!

When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory, where he learns that he will be sent back to Earth for six months to prove that he deserves to be in heaven. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, Petunia, while an angel known as the General and the devil's son, Lucifer Jr., fight for his soul.

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Where to watch Cabin in the Sky in United States

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Where is Cabin in the Sky streaming around the world?

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About Cabin in the Sky

Cabin in the Sky is a 1943 English-language music and fantasy film directed by Vincente Minnelli. The cast is led by Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Cabin in the Sky was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Loew's Incorporated and made in United States of America. It was released on March 24, 1943. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director
Vincente Minnelli
Writers
Joseph Schrank, Marc Connelly
Release date
March 24, 1943
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$2 million
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's Incorporated
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Cabin in the Sky cast & crew

Cabin in the Sky was directed by Vincente Minnelli and written by Joseph Schrank and Marc Connelly.

The cast features Ethel Waters as Petunia Jackson, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson as Joseph 'Little Joe' Jackson, Lena Horne as Georgia Brown, Louis Armstrong as The Trumpeter, Rex Ingram as Lucius / Lucifer Jr., and Kenneth Spencer as The General / Rev. Greene.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Bassman, cinematography is by Sidney Wagner, and it was produced by Arthur Freed.

Is Cabin in the Sky worth watching?

Cabin in the Sky holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 50 ratings, a solidly received music films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy music and fantasy, Cabin in the Sky is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Cabin in the Sky

Cabin in the Sky isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Cabin in the Sky

Ethel Waters

Ethel Waters

Petunia Jackson

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Joseph 'Little Joe' Jackson

Lena Horne

Lena Horne

Georgia Brown

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

The Trumpeter

Rex Ingram

Rex Ingram

Lucius / Lucifer Jr.

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Kenneth Spencer

The General / Rev. Greene

John 'Bubbles' Sublett

John 'Bubbles' Sublett

Domino Johnson

Oscar Polk

Oscar Polk

The Deacon / Fleetfoot

Mantan Moreland

Mantan Moreland

First Idea Man

Willie Best

Willie Best

Second Idea Man

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Fletcher Rivers

Third Idea Man

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Leon James Poke

Fourth Idea Man

Cabin in the Sky — FAQs

Where can I watch Cabin in the Sky in United States?

Cabin in the Sky is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Cabin in the Sky in?

Cabin in the Sky is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Cabin in the Sky?

Cabin in the Sky runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).

What is Cabin in the Sky rated?

It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 50 ratings.

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