White Christmas (1954)

Kernel Score: 79% · 571 ratings · Rated NR

Genres: Comedy, Music, Romance

Released: 1954-10-14

Runtime: 120 minutes

Where to watch White Christmas

  • Stream: Prime Video
  • Free with ads: Hoopla
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. In time they befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Haynes sisters who comprise a sister act.

White Christmas parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that this classic holiday musical follows two war veterans turned entertainers who help save their old general's failing ski lodge.

  • Violence & scariness: None — No violence indicated beyond wartime references in the backstory.

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

Michael Curtiz

Cast

  • Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace
  • Danny Kaye as Phil Davis
  • Rosemary Clooney as Betty Haynes
  • Vera-Ellen as Judy Haynes
  • Dean Jagger as General Waverly
  • Mary Wickes as Emma Allen
  • John Brascia as John
  • Anne Whitfield as Susan Waverly
  • Bea Allen as Dancer (uncredited)
  • Frank Baker as Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited)

White Christmas FAQ

Is White Christmas good?

White Christmas has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 571 audience ratings.

Where can I watch White Christmas?

In the US you can stream White Christmas on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is White Christmas OK for kids?

White Christmas is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that this classic holiday musical follows two war veterans turned entertainers who help save their old general's failing ski lodge.

What movies are like White Christmas?

If you liked White Christmas, try While You Were Sleeping, Victor/Victoria, Holiday Inn and Early Summer.