It's a Date (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1940, It's a Date is a comedy, romance and music film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 103 minutes. “A Joe Pasternak triumph!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aspiring actress is offered the lead in a major new play, but discovers that her mother, a more seasoned performer, expects the same part. The situation is further complicated when they both become involved with the same man.
Who’s in it. It's a Date stars Deanna Durbin as Pamela Drake, Kay Francis as Georgia Drake, Walter Pidgeon as John Arlen and Eugene Pallette as Gov. Allen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, It's a Date has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's a Date page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's a Date tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's a Date (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It's a Date change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It's a Date worth watching?
- It's a Date holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It's a Date?
- It's a Date stars Deanna Durbin, Kay Francis, Walter Pidgeon, Eugene Pallette and Henry Stephenson.
- When was It's a Date released?
- It's a Date was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.