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Anchors Aweigh

1945Movie2 h 23 minNR

ComedyMusic
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic605.8Rotten Tomatoes56%78%

A hopeful, wholesome music movie about show business and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

ON WAVES OF SONG, LAUGHTER AND ROMANCE ! TWO LOVE-LOST SAILORS ON A FOUR-DAY LEAVE OF FUN AND FRIVOLITY !

Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.

Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood Musical
  • WWII Era
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Nautical Setting
  • Shore Leave
  • Showbiz Dreams
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spectacular Dance Numbers

Cast

24 of 61

Crew

Directed by
George Sidney
Written by
Isobel Lennart, Natalie Marcin
Produced by
Joe Pasternak
Music by
George Stoll

Everyone

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Facts

August 13, 1945 · 2 h 23 min · NR

Released
August 13, 1945
Runtime
2 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Music, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

As Himself, Book Ends, The Cameo +9

  • As Himself
  • Book Ends
  • The Cameo
  • Face Palm
  • Titled After the Song
  • Pep-Talk Song
  • Maiden Aunt
  • Love Epiphany
  • Offscreen Moment of Awesome
  • Gilligan Cut
  • Love Triangle
  • Speak in Unison

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Anchors Aweigh?"

Questions about Anchors Aweigh

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Anchors Aweigh?

History VaultPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Anchors Aweigh streams on History Vault, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Anchors Aweigh worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (58).

Is Anchors Aweigh okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Anchors Aweigh make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Anchors Aweigh good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Anchors Aweigh use?

As HimselfBook EndsThe CameoFace PalmTitled After the SongPep-Talk SongMaiden AuntLove EpiphanyOffscreen Moment of AwesomeGilligan CutLove TriangleSpeak in Unisonand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including As Himself, Book Ends, and The Cameo.