

On the Town
“They Paint The Town With Joy!”
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
Where to watch On the Town in United States
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Where is On the Town streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, TCM, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max on U-Next, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About On the Town
On the Town is a 1949 English-language music, comedy and romance film directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. The cast is led by Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM, Plex.
On the Town was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on December 8, 1949, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen
- Writers
- Adolph Green, Betty Comden
- Release date
- December 8, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
On the Town cast & crew
On the Town was directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen and written by Adolph Green and Betty Comden.
The cast features Gene Kelly as Gabey, Frank Sinatra as Chip, Betty Garrett as Brunhilde Esterhazy, Ann Miller as Claire Huddesen, Jules Munshin as Ozzie, and Vera-Ellen as Ivy Smith.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roger Edens, cinematography is by Harold Rosson, and it was produced by Arthur Freed.
Is On the Town worth watching?
On the Town holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 292 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy music, comedy, and romance, On the Town is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch On the Town
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Cast of On the Town

Gene Kelly
Gabey

Frank Sinatra
Chip

Betty Garrett
Brunhilde Esterhazy

Ann Miller
Claire Huddesen

Jules Munshin
Ozzie

Vera-Ellen
Ivy Smith

Florence Bates
Madame Dilyovska

Alice Pearce
Lucy Schmeeler

George Meader
Professor

Murray Alper
Cab Company Owner (uncredited)
Bette Arlen
"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Anne Beck
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
On the Town — FAQs
▸Where can I watch On the Town in United States?
On the Town is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is On the Town on YouTube TV?
Yes — On the Town is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is On the Town in?
On the Town is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is On the Town?
On the Town runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is On the Town rated?
On the Town is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 292 ratings.











