My Sister Eileen (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1942, My Sister Eileen is a comedy film directed by Alexander Hall, running about 96 minutes. “NOW ON THE SCREEN! THE STAGE HIT THAT CONVULSED BROADWAY AND THE NATION !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sisters Ruth and Eileen Sherwood move from Ohio to New York in the hopes of building their careers. Ruth wants to get a job as a writer, while Eileen hopes to succeed on the stage. The two end up living in a dismal basement apartment in Greenwich Village, where a parade of odd characters are constantly breezing in and out. The women also meet up with magazine editor Bob Baker, who takes a personal interest in helping both with their career plans.
Who’s in it. My Sister Eileen stars Rosalind Russell as Ruth Sherwood, Brian Aherne as Robert Baker, Janet Blair as Eileen Sherwood and George Tobias as Appopolous, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, My Sister Eileen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Sister Eileen page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Sister Eileen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Sister Eileen (1942)?
- In US, My Sister Eileen is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Sister Eileen worth watching?
- My Sister Eileen holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Sister Eileen?
- My Sister Eileen stars Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Janet Blair, George Tobias and Allyn Joslyn.
- When was My Sister Eileen released?
- My Sister Eileen was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.