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Cabin in the Sky (1943): movie guide
Cabin in the Sky (1943) is a Music, Fantasy, Comedy running about 98 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.5/10 from 51 votes. Notable cast includes Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1943-03-24
- Runtime: 98 min
- TMDB: 6.5/10
- Genres: Music, Fantasy, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1943-03-24
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What is Cabin in the Sky about?
When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory, where he learns that he will be sent back to Earth for six months to prove that he deserves to be in heaven. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, Petunia, while an angel known as the General and the devil's son, Lucifer Jr., fight for his soul.
Cast highlights
Cabin in the Sky features Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong, Rex Ingram, Kenneth Spencer. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1943-03-24. Runtime: 98 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (51 votes). Genres: Music, Fantasy, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Cabin in the Sky?
- Cabin in the Sky is listed as Music, Fantasy, Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is Cabin in the Sky?
- Cabin in the Sky runs about 98 minutes.
- Who stars in Cabin in the Sky?
- Cast highlights include Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong, Rex Ingram, Kenneth Spencer.
- Does Cinema Box stream Cabin in the Sky?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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