The Music Man (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1962, The Music Man is a comedy, family, romance and music film directed by Morton DaCosta, running about 151 minutes. “The story of that man and his 76 trombones, and the wonderful, wonderful tune he played on every heart in town!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A con man comes to an Iowa town with a scam using a boy's marching band program, but things don't go according to plan.
Who’s in it. The Music Man stars Robert Preston as Harold Hill, Shirley Jones as Marian Paroo, Buddy Hackett as Marcellus Washburn and Ron Howard as Winthrop Paroo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Music Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 The Music Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Music Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Music Man (1962)?
- In US, The Music Man is available to stream on TCM, 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 The Music Man worth watching?
- The Music Man holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Music Man?
- The Music Man stars Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Ron Howard and Hermione Gingold.
- When was The Music Man released?
- The Music Man was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.