Meet Me in St. Louis
In 1903, the Smith family lives in St. Louis, where they eagerly await the 1904 World’s Fair planned for their hometown. Sisters Rose and Esther (Judy Garland) also dream about romance, with Rose awaiting a marriage proposal and Esther hoping for the attention of the handsome boy next door.
But the family’s happiness is threatened when their father announces plans for them all to move to New York City after Christmas, devastating the family, and giving Rose and Esther only a few months to win the hearts of the men they love before leaving forever.
Meet Me in St. Louis is a classic musical which introduced a number of iconic songs, including the Christmas song “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”. Divided into seasonal vignettes throughout the year, the film’s climactic Christmas sequence may serve as a gentle and uplifting opening to the Advent season. The film is not rated under the modern system, but would likely be G, and is appropriate for the whole family.
Runtime: 1 hour, 53 minutes
Rated G
USCCB rating: A-I
99% on Rotten Tomatoes
IMDb Parents Guide
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