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Yankee Doodle Dandy

1942Movie2 h 6 minNR

DramaMusic
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic896.9Rotten Tomatoes91%83%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic896.9Rotten Tomatoes91%83%

Summary

A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Michael Curtiz
Written by
Julius J. Epstein, Edmund Joseph, Robert Buckner
Produced by
William Cagney
Music by
Ray Heindorf, Heinz Roemheld

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Facts

May 29, 1942 · 2 h 6 min · NR

Released
May 29, 1942
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Adapted Out, Title Drop, The Prima Donna +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Yankee Doodle Dandy?"

Questions about Yankee Doodle Dandy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yankee Doodle Dandy?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Yankee Doodle Dandy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Yankee Doodle Dandy worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Yankee Doodle Dandy okay for kids?

NR

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

Will I feel good after watching Yankee Doodle Dandy?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Yankee Doodle Dandy 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 Yankee Doodle Dandy use?

Adapted OutTitle DropThe Prima DonnaSignificant Birth DateBlackfaceThe CameoAs You KnowOff the RecordArtistic Licence – HistoryMeaningful EchoAge CutA Minor Kidroductionand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Adapted Out, Title Drop, and The Prima Donna.