Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1942, Yankee Doodle Dandy is a drama and music film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 126 minutes. “Get ready to Laugh, to Sing, to Shout! ...For here comes Uncle Sam's Star Spangled Yankee Doodle Dandy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.
Who’s in it. Yankee Doodle Dandy stars James Cagney as George M. Cohan, Joan Leslie as Mary, Walter Huston as Jerry Cohan and Richard Whorf as Sam Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Yankee Doodle Dandy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yankee Doodle Dandy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yankee Doodle Dandy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)?
- In US, Yankee Doodle Dandy is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yankee Doodle Dandy worth watching?
- Yankee Doodle Dandy holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yankee Doodle Dandy?
- Yankee Doodle Dandy stars James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf and Irene Manning.
- When was Yankee Doodle Dandy released?
- Yankee Doodle Dandy was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.