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Strike Up the Band

1940Movie2 h 0 minNR

ComedyMusic
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic59–Rotten Tomatoes–79%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic59–Rotten Tomatoes–79%

Summary

Jimmy and Mary get a group of kids together to play in a school orchestra. A huge contest between schools is coming up and they have a hard time raising money to go to Chicago for the contest.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Busby Berkeley
Written by
John Monks Jr., Fred F. Finklehoffe
Produced by
Arthur Freed
Music by
George Gershwin

Everyone

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Facts

September 27, 1940 · 2 h 0 min · NR

Released
September 27, 1940
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Strike Up the Band?"

Questions about Strike Up the Band

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Strike Up the Band?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Strike Up the Band from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Strike Up the Band worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 59). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is Strike Up the Band okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Strike Up the Band make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Strike Up the Band good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.