Yankee Doodle Dandy
“Get ready to Laugh, to Sing, to Shout! ...For here comes Uncle Sam's Star Spangled Yankee Doodle Dandy!”
A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.
Where to watch Yankee Doodle Dandy in United States
Can I watch Yankee Doodle Dandy in United States? Yankee Doodle Dandy isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Where is Yankee Doodle Dandy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | YouTube |
| Canada | — | YouTube |
| Australia | — | YouTube |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle Dandy is a 1942 English-language drama and music film directed by Michael Curtiz. The cast is led by James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Yankee Doodle Dandy was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 29, 1942, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Writers
- Robert Buckner, Edmund Joseph, Julius J. Epstein
- Release date
- May 29, 1942
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Yankee Doodle Dandy cast & crew
Yankee Doodle Dandy was directed by Michael Curtiz and written by Robert Buckner, Edmund Joseph, and Julius J. Epstein.
The cast features James Cagney as George M. Cohan, Joan Leslie as Mary, Walter Huston as Jerry Cohan, Richard Whorf as Sam Harris, Irene Manning as Fay Templeton, and George Tobias as Dietz.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Heinz Roemheld, cinematography is by James Wong Howe, and it was produced by William Cagney and Hal B. Wallis.
Is Yankee Doodle Dandy worth watching?
Yankee Doodle Dandy holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 243 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, Yankee Doodle Dandy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Yankee Doodle Dandy
Yankee Doodle Dandy isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of Yankee Doodle Dandy
James Cagney
George M. Cohan
Joan Leslie
Mary
Walter Huston
Jerry Cohan
Richard Whorf
Sam Harris
Irene Manning
Fay Templeton
George Tobias
Dietz
Rosemary DeCamp
Nellie Cohan
Jeanne Cagney
Josie Cohan
Frances Langford
Singer
George Barbier
Erlanger
Walter Catlett
Theatre Manager
Douglas Croft
George M. Cohan, as a boy of 13
Yankee Doodle Dandy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Yankee Doodle Dandy in United States?
Yankee Doodle Dandy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Yankee Doodle Dandy in?
Yankee Doodle Dandy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Yankee Doodle Dandy?
Yankee Doodle Dandy runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
▸What is Yankee Doodle Dandy rated?
Yankee Doodle Dandy is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 243 ratings.
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