Cafe Society (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, Cafe Society is a comedy and romance film directed by Edward H. Griffith, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A pampered heiress (Madeleine Carroll) elopes with a shipboard reporter (Fred MacMurray) just to get her name in a society column.
Who’s in it. Cafe Society stars Madeleine Carroll as Christopher West, Fred MacMurray as Crick O'Bannon, Shirley Ross as Bells Browne and Jessie Ralph as Mrs. De Witt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cafe Society has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cafe Society page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cafe Society tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cafe Society (1939)?
- In US, Cafe Society is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cafe Society worth watching?
- Cafe Society holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cafe Society?
- Cafe Society stars Madeleine Carroll, Fred MacMurray, Shirley Ross, Jessie Ralph and Claude Gillingwater.
- When was Cafe Society released?
- Cafe Society was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.