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On the Town

1949·Movie·NR·98 min·7.0(292)

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.

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Where to watch On the Town in United States

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SpainApple TV Store, Amazon Video
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JapanAmazon Prime Video, HBO Max on U-Next, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon 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
#new york city#musical#u.s. navy#coney island#sailor#new york subway#anthropologist#empire state building#turnstile#shore leave

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

Gene Kelly

Gabey

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Chip

Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett

Brunhilde Esterhazy

Ann Miller

Ann Miller

Claire Huddesen

Jules Munshin

Jules Munshin

Ozzie

Vera-Ellen

Vera-Ellen

Ivy Smith

Florence Bates

Florence Bates

Madame Dilyovska

Alice Pearce

Alice Pearce

Lucy Schmeeler

George Meader

George Meader

Professor

Murray Alper

Murray Alper

Cab Company Owner (uncredited)

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Bette Arlen

"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

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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.

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