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Strike Up the Band

1940·Movie
2h 0min·NR
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic59–Rotten Tomatoes–79%
IMDb6.8Metacritic59–Rotten Tomatoes–79%

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The merriest pair on the screen!

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Busby Berkeley, William Ryan
Written by:
John Monks Jr., Ira Gershwin, Fred F. Finklehoffe
Produced by:
Arthur Freed
Composed by:
George Gershwin, George Gershwin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Strike Up the Band

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Where can I stream Strike Up the Band legally?

HBO Max

Strike Up the Band is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Strike Up the Band worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Strike Up the Band rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Strike Up the Band?

2 h 0 min

Strike Up the Band runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Strike Up the Band?

Critics59
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Strike Up the Band higher (74) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Strike Up the Band in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Strike Up the Band?

5AUCANZROUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Strike Up the Band in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.