Good Luck, Mr. Yates (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1943, Good Luck, Mr. Yates is a drama and war film directed by Ray Enright, running about 70 minutes. “Glorifying The American Girl... On The Home Front!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 4F military school teacher's lie about being accepted for active duty causes problems on the home front.
Who’s in it. Good Luck, Mr. Yates stars Claire Trevor as Ruth Jones, Jess Barker as Oliver Yates, Edgar Buchanan as Jonesey Jones and Tom Neal as Charlie Edmonds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Good Luck, Mr. Yates 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 Good Luck, Mr. Yates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Luck, Mr. Yates tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Luck, Mr. Yates (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good Luck, Mr. Yates change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Good Luck, Mr. Yates worth watching?
- Good Luck, Mr. Yates holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good Luck, Mr. Yates?
- Good Luck, Mr. Yates stars Claire Trevor, Jess Barker, Edgar Buchanan, Tom Neal and Albert Bassermann.
- When was Good Luck, Mr. Yates released?
- Good Luck, Mr. Yates was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.