The Great Moment (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1944, The Great Moment is a comedy and drama film directed by Preston Sturges, running about 83 minutes. “Paramount's escapist laugh tonic! Hilarious as a whiff of laughing gas!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The biography of Dr.W.T.Morgan, a 19th century Boston dentist, during his quest to have anesthesia, in the form of ether, accepted by the public and the medical and dental establishment.
Who’s in it. The Great Moment stars Joel McCrea as William Thomas Green Morton, Betty Field as Elizabeth Morton, Harry Carey as Professor John C. Warren and William Demarest as Eben Frost, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Great Moment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Moment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Moment tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Moment (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Moment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Moment worth watching?
- The Great Moment holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Moment?
- The Great Moment stars Joel McCrea, Betty Field, Harry Carey, William Demarest and Louis Jean Heydt.
- When was The Great Moment released?
- The Great Moment was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.