It's a Great Feeling (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1949, It's a Great Feeling is a comedy, romance and music film directed by David Butler, running about 85 minutes. “Guest stars galore!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A waitress at the Warner Brothers commissary is anxious to break into pictures. She thinks her big break may have arrived when actors Jack Carson and Dennis Morgan agree to help her.

Who’s in it. It's a Great Feeling stars Dennis Morgan as Dennis Morgan, Doris Day as Judy Adams, Jack Carson as Jack Carson and Bill Goodwin as Arthur Trent, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, It's a Great Feeling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's a Great Feeling page.

If you liked it. Fans of It's a Great Feeling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch It's a Great Feeling (1949)?
In US, It's a Great Feeling is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is It's a Great Feeling worth watching?
It's a Great Feeling holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in It's a Great Feeling?
It's a Great Feeling stars Dennis Morgan, Doris Day, Jack Carson, Bill Goodwin and Irving Bacon.
When was It's a Great Feeling released?
It's a Great Feeling was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.