The Shop Around the Corner
“EVERY GIRL OR FELLOW WHO EVER KEPT A “BLIND DATE””
Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another, without realising that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.
Where to watch The Shop Around the Corner in United States
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Where is The Shop Around the Corner streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Sooner, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Shop Around the Corner
The Shop Around the Corner is a 1940 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. The cast is led by Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Shop Around the Corner was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on January 12, 1940, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Writers
- Samson Raphaelson
- Release date
- January 12, 1940
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Shop Around the Corner cast & crew
The Shop Around the Corner was directed by Ernst Lubitsch and written by Samson Raphaelson.
The cast features Margaret Sullavan as Klara Novak, James Stewart as Alfred Kralik, Frank Morgan as Hugo Matuschek, Joseph Schildkraut as Ferencz Vadas, Sara Haden as Flora, and Felix Bressart as Pirovitch.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Werner R. Heymann, cinematography is by William H. Daniels, and it was produced by Ernst Lubitsch.
Is The Shop Around the Corner worth watching?
The Shop Around the Corner holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 848 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, The Shop Around the Corner is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Shop Around the Corner
The Shop Around the Corner 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.
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Cast of The Shop Around the Corner
Margaret Sullavan
Klara Novak
James Stewart
Alfred Kralik
Frank Morgan
Hugo Matuschek
Joseph Schildkraut
Ferencz Vadas
Sara Haden
Flora
Felix Bressart
Pirovitch
William Tracy
Pepi Katona
Inez Courtney
Ilona
Sarah Edwards
Woman Customer
Edwin Maxwell
Doctor
Charles Halton
Detective
Charles Smith
Rudy
The Shop Around the Corner — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Shop Around the Corner in United States?
The Shop Around the Corner 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 The Shop Around the Corner in?
The Shop Around the Corner is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Shop Around the Corner?
The Shop Around the Corner runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is The Shop Around the Corner rated?
The Shop Around the Corner is rated NR. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 848 ratings.
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