Let George Do It! (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1940, Let George Do It! is a comedy, war and music film directed by Marcel Varnel, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Shortly after the start of World War II, a ukelele player (George) takes the wrong boat and finds himself in (still uninvaded) Norway. He is mistaken for a fellow British intelligence agent by a woman (Mary), and becomes involved in trying to defeat Nazi agents.
Who’s in it. Let George Do It! stars George Formby as George Hepplewhite, Phyllis Calvert as Mary Wilson, Bernard Lee as Oscar and Ronald Shiner as Musician, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Let George Do It! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let George Do It! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let George Do It! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let George Do It! (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Let George Do It! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Let George Do It! worth watching?
- Let George Do It! holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, war and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Let George Do It!?
- Let George Do It! stars George Formby, Phyllis Calvert, Bernard Lee, Ronald Shiner and Garry Marsh.
- When was Let George Do It! released?
- Let George Do It! was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.