Here Come the Waves (1944): cast, story & where to watch

1944 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1944, Here Come the Waves is a comedy and romance film directed by Mark Sandrich, running about 99 minutes. “Paramount's Nautical Musical!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Show business twin sisters Rosemary and Susie, one serious and the other a scatterbrain, join the WAVES and both fall in love with crooner Johnny Cabot.

Who’s in it. Here Come the Waves stars Bing Crosby as Johnny Cabot, Betty Hutton as Susan / Rosemary Allison, Sonny Tufts as Windy 'Pinetop' Windhurst and Ann Doran as Ruth, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Here Come the Waves has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Here Come the Waves page.

If you liked it. Fans of Here Come the Waves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Here Come the Waves (1944)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Here Come the Waves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Here Come the Waves worth watching?
Here Come the Waves holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Here Come the Waves?
Here Come the Waves stars Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton, Sonny Tufts, Ann Doran and Gwen Crawford.
When was Here Come the Waves released?
Here Come the Waves was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.