His Girl Friday (1940)
Kernel Score: 83% · 914 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 1940-01-18
Runtime: 92 minutes
Where to watch His Girl Friday
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, YouTube TV, MGM+, Pure Flix
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Walter Burns is an irresistibly conniving newspaper publisher desperate to woo back his paper’s star reporter, who also happens to be his estranged wife. She’s threatening to quit and settle down with a new beau, but, as Walter knows, she has a weakness: she can’t resist a juicy scoop.
His Girl Friday parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that His Girl Friday is a classic screwball comedy about newspaper journalism and romantic rivalry.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Cary Grant as Walter Burns
- Rosalind Russell as Hildy Johnson
- Ralph Bellamy as Bruce Baldwin
- Gene Lockhart as Sheriff Hartwell
- Porter Hall as Murphy
- Ernest Truex as Bensinger
- Cliff Edwards as Endicott
- Clarence Kolb as Mayor
- Roscoe Karns as McCue
- Frank Jenks as Wilson
His Girl Friday FAQ
Is His Girl Friday good?
His Girl Friday has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 914 audience ratings.
Where can I watch His Girl Friday?
In the US you can stream His Girl Friday on Fubo, Philo, YouTube TV, MGM+ and Pure Flix, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom and Public Domain Movies and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is His Girl Friday OK for kids?
His Girl Friday is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that His Girl Friday is a classic screwball comedy about newspaper journalism and romantic rivalry.
What movies are like His Girl Friday?
If you liked His Girl Friday, try The Thin Man, The Philadelphia Story, The Perfect Dictatorship and ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?.