Good News (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1947, Good News is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Charles Walters, running about 95 minutes. “M-G-M's terrific technicolor musical!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At fictitious Tait University in the Roaring '20s, co-ed and school librarian Connie Lane falls for football hero Tommy Marlowe. Unfortunately, he has his eye on gold-digging vamp Pat McClellan. Tommy's grades start to slip, which keeps him from playing in the big game. Connie eventually finds out Tommy really loves her and devises a plan to win him back and to get him back on the field.
Who’s in it. Good News stars June Allyson as Connie Lane, Peter Lawford as Tommy Marlowe, Patricia Marshall as Pat McClellan and Joan McCracken as Babe Doolittle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Good News has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and 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 Good News page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good News tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good News (1947)?
- In US, Good News is available to stream on Artiflix, and 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 Good News worth watching?
- Good News holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Good News?
- Good News stars June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Patricia Marshall, Joan McCracken and Ray McDonald.