Danny Boy (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1941, Danny Boy is a drama film directed by Oswald Mitchell, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. A remake of Oswald Mitchell's own 1934 production, a story of Jayne Kaye (Ann Todd), a successful singer in America who returns to Britain during the Blitz to find her ex-husband and son who have fallen on hard times.
Who’s in it. Danny Boy stars David Farrar as Martin, Wilfrid Lawson as Newton, Ann Todd as Jane Kaye and Grant Tyler as Danny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Danny Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Danny Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Danny Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Danny Boy (1941)?
- In GB, Danny Boy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Danny Boy worth watching?
- Danny Boy holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Danny Boy?
- Danny Boy stars David Farrar, Wilfrid Lawson, Ann Todd, Grant Tyler and John Warwick.
- When was Danny Boy released?
- Danny Boy was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.