Cabin in the Sky
“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.
Where to watch Cabin in the Sky in United States
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Where is Cabin in the Sky streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
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
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
Petunia Jackson
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Joseph 'Little Joe' Jackson
Lena Horne
Georgia Brown
Louis Armstrong
The Trumpeter
Rex Ingram
Lucius / Lucifer Jr.
Kenneth Spencer
The General / Rev. Greene
John 'Bubbles' Sublett
Domino Johnson
Oscar Polk
The Deacon / Fleetfoot
Mantan Moreland
First Idea Man
Willie Best
Second Idea Man
Fletcher Rivers
Third Idea Man
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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