Calamity Jane (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1953, Calamity Jane is a comedy, romance, music and western film directed by David Butler, running about 101 minutes. “Warner Bros.' sky highest, smile widest, wild and woolliest Western of 'em all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sharpshooter Calamity Jane takes it upon herself to recruit a famous actress and bring her back to the local saloon, but jealousy soon gets in the way.
Who’s in it. Calamity Jane stars Doris Day as Calamity Jane, Howard Keel as Wild Bill Hickok, Allyn Ann McLerie as Katie Brown and Philip Carey as Lieutenant Danny Gilmartin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Calamity Jane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Calamity Jane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Calamity Jane tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Calamity Jane (1953)?
- In US, Calamity Jane is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Calamity Jane worth watching?
- Calamity Jane holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Calamity Jane?
- Calamity Jane stars Doris Day, Howard Keel, Allyn Ann McLerie, Philip Carey and Dick Wesson.