Government Girl (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1943, Government Girl is a comedy and romance film directed by Dudley Nichols, running about 93 minutes. “3 girls to a bed! 10 girls to a date! 20 girls to a steak! Where... the men are ONE to TEN a gal's GOTTA be good! No wonder no man is safe after dark!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aviation engineer and a government secretary are thrown together by the war effort.
Who’s in it. Government Girl stars Olivia de Havilland as Elizabeth 'Smokey' Allard, Sonny Tufts as E.H. 'Ed' Browne, Anne Shirley as May Harness Blake and Jess Barker as Dana McGuire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Government Girl has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Government Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Government Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Government Girl (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Government Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Government Girl worth watching?
- Government Girl holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Government Girl?
- Government Girl stars Olivia de Havilland, Sonny Tufts, Anne Shirley, Jess Barker and James Dunn.
- When was Government Girl released?
- Government Girl was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.