Hey, Rookie (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film
Released in 1944, Hey, Rookie is a music film directed by Charles Barton, running about 77 minutes. “THE KHAKI-GO-WACKIEST MUSICAL SHOW OF 'EM ALL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Musical comedy star Jimmy Leighter wants to get away from show biz and his leading lady Winnie Clark, so he joins the Army. There he gets the order to put on a show, Winnie Clark appears in a camp show, hears about his task and offers him his help. He thinks, she does it for her publicity only, so he doesn't want to know anything about this, till he finds out, that she has no such intentions.
Who’s in it. Hey, Rookie stars Ann Miller as Winnie Clark, Joe Besser as Pendleton "Pudge" Pfeiffer, Larry Parks as Jim Leighter and Joe Sawyer as Sergeant, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hey, Rookie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hey, Rookie tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hey, Rookie (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hey, Rookie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Hey, Rookie?
- Hey, Rookie stars Ann Miller, Joe Besser, Larry Parks, Joe Sawyer and Jimmy Little.
- When was Hey, Rookie released?
- Hey, Rookie was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.