Summer Stock (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1950, Summer Stock is a romance and music film directed by Charles Walters, running about 108 minutes. “MGM brings on the show with music - dancing - Technicolor” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To Jane Falbury's New England farm comes a troup of actors to put up a show, invited by Jane's sister. At first reluctant she has them do farm chores in exchange for food. Her reluctance becomes attraction when she falls in love with the director, Joe, who happens to be her sister's fiance.
Who’s in it. Summer Stock stars Judy Garland as Jane Falbury, Gene Kelly as Joe D. Ross, Eddie Bracken as Orville Wingait and Gloria DeHaven as Abigail Falbury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Summer Stock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Stock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Stock tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Stock (1950)?
- In US, Summer Stock is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Summer Stock worth watching?
- Summer Stock holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer Stock?
- Summer Stock stars Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Eddie Bracken, Gloria DeHaven and Marjorie Main.
- When was Summer Stock released?
- Summer Stock was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.