On the Town (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1949, On the Town is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Gene Kelly, running about 98 minutes. “They Paint The Town With Joy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
Who’s in it. On the Town stars Gene Kelly as Gabey, Frank Sinatra as Chip, Betty Garrett as Brunhilde Esterhazy and Ann Miller as Claire Huddesen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, On the Town has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 On the Town page.
If you liked it. Fans of On the Town tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On the Town (1949)?
- In US, On the Town is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 On the Town worth watching?
- On the Town holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in On the Town?
- On the Town stars Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett, Ann Miller and Jules Munshin.
- When was On the Town released?
- On the Town was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.