His Girl Friday (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1940, His Girl Friday is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 92 minutes. “She learned about men from him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. His Girl Friday stars Cary Grant as Walter Burns, Rosalind Russell as Hildy Johnson, Ralph Bellamy as Bruce Baldwin and Gene Lockhart as Sheriff Hartwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, His Girl Friday has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and 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 His Girl Friday page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Girl Friday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Girl Friday (1940)?
- In US, His Girl Friday is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 His Girl Friday worth watching?
- His Girl Friday holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in His Girl Friday?
- His Girl Friday stars Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart and Helen Mack.
- When was His Girl Friday released?
- His Girl Friday was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.