When the Lights Go On Again (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1944, When the Lights Go On Again is a drama, war and romance film directed by William K. Howard, running about 74 minutes. “War-weary, His Mind remembered only one thing...That he Loved One Girl...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The hometown life of a young soldier suffering from shellshock amnesia is revealed in flashback.
Who’s in it. When the Lights Go On Again stars Jimmy Lydon as Ted Benson, Barbara Belden as Arline, Regis Toomey as Bill Regan and George Cleveland as Gramps, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, When the Lights Go On Again has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Lights Go On Again page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Lights Go On Again tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Lights Go On Again (1944)?
- In US, When the Lights Go On Again is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When the Lights Go On Again worth watching?
- When the Lights Go On Again holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Lights Go On Again?
- When the Lights Go On Again stars Jimmy Lydon, Barbara Belden, Regis Toomey, George Cleveland and Harry Shannon.
- When was When the Lights Go On Again released?
- When the Lights Go On Again was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.