Our Town (1940)

Our Town is a 1940 film adaptation of a play of the same name by Thornton Wilder starring William Holden, Martha Scott, Fay Bainter, Beulah Bondi, Thomas Mitchell, Guy Kibbee and Frank Craven. It was adapted by Harry Chandlee, Craven and Wilder. It was directed by Sam Wood. The movie was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Scott, who repeated her stage role as Emily Webb, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and Aaron Copland was nominated for Best Score. This film is in the public domain.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Our Town for free?

You can stream Our Town (1940) free and legally on OldReel, via the Internet Archive.

Is Our Town in the public domain?

Yes — it is in the public domain and can be watched and shared freely.