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The Glenn Miller Story

1954Movie1 h 56 minG

DramaMusic
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes89%80%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes89%80%

Summary

A vibrant tribute to one of America's legendary bandleaders, charting Glenn Miller's rise from obscurity and poverty to fame and wealth in the early 1940s.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Anthony Mann
Written by
Oscar Brodney, Valentine Davies
Produced by
Aaron Rosenberg
Music by
Joseph Gershenson, Henry Mancini

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Facts

January 4, 1954 · 1 h 56 min · G

Released
January 4, 1954
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

Anachronism Stew, Artistic License, Artistic License – Film Production +7

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Glenn Miller Story?"

Questions about The Glenn Miller Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Glenn Miller Story?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Glenn Miller Story from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Glenn Miller Story worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is The Glenn Miller Story okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Glenn Miller Story good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Glenn Miller Story?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.