George Washington Slept Here (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1942, George Washington Slept Here is a comedy film directed by William Keighley, running about 93 minutes. “YOU'LL GET HAPPY HYSTERICS in this history-mocking comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New Yorkers Bill and Connie Fuller have to move from their apartment. Without Bill's knowledge, Connie purchases a delapidated old farmhouse in Pennsylvania, where George Washington was supposed to have actually slept during the American Revolution.
Who’s in it. George Washington Slept Here stars Jack Benny as Bill Fuller, Ann Sheridan as Connie Fuller, Charles Coburn as Stanley Menninger and Percy Kilbride as Mr. Kimber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, George Washington Slept Here has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 George Washington Slept Here page.
If you liked it. Fans of George Washington Slept Here tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch George Washington Slept Here (1942)?
- In US, George Washington Slept Here 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 George Washington Slept Here worth watching?
- George Washington Slept Here holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in George Washington Slept Here?
- George Washington Slept Here stars Jack Benny, Ann Sheridan, Charles Coburn, Percy Kilbride and Hattie McDaniel.
- When was George Washington Slept Here released?
- George Washington Slept Here was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.