The Glenn Miller Story (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1954, The Glenn Miller Story is a drama, romance and music film directed by Anthony Mann, running about 116 minutes. “Their Love Made Such Wonderful Music!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A vibrant tribute to one of America's legendary bandleaders, charting Glenn Miller's rise from obscurity and poverty to fame and wealth in the early 1940s.
Who’s in it. The Glenn Miller Story stars James Stewart as Glenn Miller, June Allyson as Helen Burger Miller, Harry Morgan as Chummy MacGregor and Charles Drake as Don Haynes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Glenn Miller Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Wonder Project Amazon Channel 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 The Glenn Miller Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Glenn Miller Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Glenn Miller Story (1954)?
- In US, The Glenn Miller Story is available to stream on Philo and Wonder Project Amazon Channel, 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 The Glenn Miller Story worth watching?
- The Glenn Miller Story holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Glenn Miller Story?
- The Glenn Miller Story stars James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan, Charles Drake and George Tobias.
- When was The Glenn Miller Story released?
- The Glenn Miller Story was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.