Hail the Conquering Hero (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1944, Hail the Conquering Hero is a comedy and war film directed by Preston Sturges, running about 101 minutes. “MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Having been discharged from the Marines for a hayfever condition before ever seeing action, Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith delays the return to his hometown, feeling that he is a failure. While in a moment of melancholy, he meets up with a group of Marines who befriend him and encourage him to return home to his mother by fabricating a story that he was wounded in battle with honorable discharge.
Who’s in it. Hail the Conquering Hero stars Eddie Bracken as Woodrow Truesmith, Ella Raines as Libby, Raymond Walburn as Mayor Everett D. Noble and William Demarest as Sgt. Heppelfinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hail the Conquering Hero has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hail the Conquering Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hail the Conquering Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)?
- In US, Hail the Conquering Hero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hail the Conquering Hero worth watching?
- Hail the Conquering Hero holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hail the Conquering Hero?
- Hail the Conquering Hero stars Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines, Raymond Walburn, William Demarest and Franklin Pangborn.
- When was Hail the Conquering Hero released?
- Hail the Conquering Hero was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.