The Shop Around the Corner
1940, English. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
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Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another, without realising that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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8.1/10 from 887 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Shop Around the Corner
The Shop Around the Corner isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 January 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Samson Raphaelson
- Budget
- $500K
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What The Shop Around the Corner is based on
The Shop Around the Corner is based on Parfumerie (1937) by Miklós László.
1937
Parfumerie
By Miklós László
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The Shop Around the Corner: quick answers
Is The Shop Around the Corner worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 887 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Shop Around the Corner?
The Shop Around the Corner runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Shop Around the Corner have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Shop Around the Corner. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Shop Around the Corner parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Shop Around the Corner is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Shop Around the Corner on?
The Shop Around the Corner isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shop Around the Corner?
If you liked The Shop Around the Corner, try The Apartment, Empire Records, Singles.
Who directed The Shop Around the Corner?
The Shop Around the Corner (1940) was directed by Ernst Lubitsch and stars Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan.
What is The Shop Around the Corner based on?
The Shop Around the Corner is based on Parfumerie (1937) by Miklós László.