Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
Kernel Score: 79% · 226 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Music
Released: 1942-05-29
Runtime: 126 minutes
Where to watch Yankee Doodle Dandy
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.
Yankee Doodle Dandy parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Yankee Doodle Dandy is a 1942 patriotic musical biography of entertainer George M. Cohan's rise from vaudeville to Broadway stardom.
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
- James Cagney as George M. Cohan
- Joan Leslie as Mary
- Walter Huston as Jerry Cohan
- Richard Whorf as Sam Harris
- Irene Manning as Fay Templeton
- George Tobias as Dietz
- Rosemary DeCamp as Nellie Cohan
- Jeanne Cagney as Josie Cohan
- Frances Langford as Singer
- George Barbier as Erlanger
Yankee Doodle Dandy FAQ
Is Yankee Doodle Dandy good?
Yankee Doodle Dandy has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 226 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Yankee Doodle Dandy?
In the US you can rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is Yankee Doodle Dandy OK for kids?
Yankee Doodle Dandy is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Yankee Doodle Dandy is a 1942 patriotic musical biography of entertainer George M. Cohan's rise from vaudeville to Broadway stardom.
What movies are like Yankee Doodle Dandy?
If you liked Yankee Doodle Dandy, try La Vie en Rose, Divines, Rocketman and A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits.