Meet Me in St. Louis

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Meet Me in St. Louis

Released Nov 28, 1944

1h 53m

Musical

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"Meet Me in St. Louis" is a classic MGM romantic musical comedy that focuses on four sisters (one of whom is the nonpareil Judy Garland) on the cusp of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. The film spotlights the sisters' education in the ways of the world, which includes, but isn't limited to, learning about life and love, courtesy of the prototypical boy next door. In the end, love -- accompanied by song, dance and period costumes, all in glorious Technicolor -- conquers all.

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Critics Consensus

A disarmingly sweet musical led by outstanding performances from Judy Garland and Margaret O'Brien, Meet Me in St. Louis offers a holiday treat for all ages.

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Clarissa Start

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

If you were born and brought up in St. Louis, and aware from earliest childhood of The Fair... then the picture will seem even more like watching the youth of your parents and aunts and uncles, and it is all just as they told you.

Nov 10, 2022

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Marjory Adams

Boston Globe

Practically every member of the family from the 5-year-olds to grandma will find entertainment and fun.

Nov 10, 2022

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Ida Belle Hicks

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

Altogether the picture will give you an exhilarated feeling and a sense of well being plus an appreciation for this bright bit of Americana.

Nov 10, 2022

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Vincent Minelli’s first Technicolor film is the ultimate in Hollywood Americana and a masterful musical that turned Judy Garland into a true leading lady.

Aug 20, 2023

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Jane Corby

Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Vincente Minnelli has been sensible about directing Meet Me in St. Louis. He didn't go out of his way to spill tears, or even try hard for laughs -- he just let things take their course.

Nov 10, 2022

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Patricia Simmons

Washington Star

It’s a picture that will bring tears to your eyes, but send you away proud of them. It’s also a picture whose principal appeal hinges on a store of wonderful youthful memories which you probably thought you had forgotten.

Nov 10, 2022

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mike j

Not so much a musical as a movie with great music. Wonderful songs,story, color and director.But, should rank among the best of the MGM musicals. If you can get through "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" without blubbering, you're a better man than me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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Dani M

I usually don't like musicals but I couldn't resist this one. No plot or gritty realism here. Just wholesome sweet entertainment that is a healing balm in our mean, cynical age. Judy Garland really was a national treasure and she shines blindingly bright here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Jay W

Judy Garland does a great job at acting and a terrific job at singing. The story kind of wanders around without much happening. Some characters jump to rash decisions very quickly, but for the most part these are likeable characters that are fun to just hang out with. This film has been brought up in many lists as one of the best Christmas movies of all time. Those going in with those expectations, may find themselves sitting through a lot of this, waiting for the Christmas stuff to begin. The movie's storyline spans a long stretch of time, about a year. The story goes through Spring, Autumn and Winter of 1903. The movie almost spends as much screen time on Halloween as they do on Christmas. So, if you are waiting for the film to become the holiday classic, be patient, it takes some time to get there. They may only spend a little time on Christmas, but it is a Merry Little Christmas time.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/02/24

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Kayleigh S

Beautiful Gorgeous and marvelous Judy Garland was outstanding in this movie ❤❤

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/01/24

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Stacy M

Judy Garland at her best. A wonderful family film. We watch it every year. Yes we are from St. Louis. ❤️❤️❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/09/24

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Sandra N

Loved everything about it! It's one of my all time favorite movies! ❤️🥰

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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Synopsis

"Meet Me in St. Louis" is a classic MGM romantic musical comedy that focuses on four sisters (one of whom is the nonpareil Judy Garland) on the cusp of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. The film spotlights the sisters' education in the ways of the world, which includes, but isn't limited to, learning about life and love, courtesy of the prototypical boy next door. In the end, love -- accompanied by song, dance and period costumes, all in glorious Technicolor -- conquers all.

Director: Vincente Minnelli
Producer: Arthur Freed
Screenwriter: Irving Brecher, Fred F. Finklehoffe
Distributor: Warner Home Vídeo, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 28, 1944, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 19, 2016
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Mono

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