Music for Millions (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1944, Music for Millions is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Henry Koster, running about 117 minutes. “Warm, Tender Romance! Deep, Lasting Faith!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Six-year-old "Mike" goes to live with her pregnant older sister, Babs, who plays string bass in José Iturbi's orchestra. And the orchestra is rapidly turning completely female, what with the draft. As the orchestra travels around the country, Babs' fellow orchestra members intercept and hide her War Office telegram to protect the baby.
Who’s in it. Music for Millions stars Margaret O'Brien as Mike, José Iturbi as José Iturbi, June Allyson as Barbara Ainsworth and Jimmy Durante as Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Music for Millions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Music for Millions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Music for Millions tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Music for Millions (1944)?
- In US, Music for Millions 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 Music for Millions worth watching?
- Music for Millions holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Music for Millions?
- Music for Millions stars Margaret O'Brien, José Iturbi, June Allyson, Jimmy Durante and Marsha Hunt.
- When was Music for Millions released?
- Music for Millions was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.