Hollywood Canteen (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1944, Hollywood Canteen is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 124 minutes. “All of Hollywood's Heart is in it! Most of Hollywood's Stars are in it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two soldiers on leave spend three nights at a club offering free of charge food, dancing, and entertainment for servicemen on their way overseas. Club founders Bette Davis and John Garfield give talks on the history of the place.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Canteen stars Maxene Andrews as Self - The Andrews Sisters, Laverne Andrews as Self - The Andrews Sisters, Patty Andrews as Self - The Andrews Sisters and Jack Benny as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Hollywood Canteen has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Hollywood Canteen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Canteen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Canteen (1944)?
- In US, Hollywood Canteen 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 Hollywood Canteen worth watching?
- Hollywood Canteen holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hollywood Canteen?
- Hollywood Canteen stars Maxene Andrews, Laverne Andrews, Patty Andrews, Jack Benny and Joe E. Brown.
- When was Hollywood Canteen released?
- Hollywood Canteen was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.