Sign up
Trailer

Jolson Sings Again

1949Movie1 h 36 minNR

DramaMusic
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes100%62%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes100%62%

Summary

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for scares or laughs.

Movies with

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Henry Levin
Written by
Sidney Buchman
Music by
George Duning, Morris Stoloff

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 17, 1949 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
August 17, 1949
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Jolson Sings Again worth watching?"

Questions about Jolson Sings Again

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Jolson Sings Again worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is Jolson Sings Again okay for kids?

NR

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

Is Jolson Sings Again good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is Jolson Sings Again plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.