The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Kernel Score: 90% · 818 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1940-01-12
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch The Shop Around the Corner
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
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.
The Shop Around the Corner parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Shop Around the Corner is a wholesome NR romantic comedy about co-workers who unknowingly fall in love as pen pals.
- Violence & scariness: None — No violence present.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
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- Sara Haden as Flora
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- Inez Courtney as Ilona
- Sarah Edwards as Woman Customer
- Edwin Maxwell as Doctor
The Shop Around the Corner FAQ
Is The Shop Around the Corner good?
The Shop Around the Corner has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Shop Around the Corner?
In the US you can stream The Shop Around the Corner on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Shop Around the Corner OK for kids?
The Shop Around the Corner is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Shop Around the Corner is a wholesome NR romantic comedy about co-workers who unknowingly fall in love as pen pals.
What movies are like The Shop Around the Corner?
If you liked The Shop Around the Corner, try The Apartment, Imagine Me & You, Shadows in Paradise and Love, Rosie.