Tars and Spars (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1946, Tars and Spars is a music film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Howard Young is a coast guardsman who has been on shore duty for three years despite his efforts to be sent into action. His nearest approach to sea duty was on a harbor-moored life raft for 21 days as part of an experiment with a new type of vitamin gum for the government. He meets Christine Bradley, a SPAR, sent to take over his communications job and, by things he leaves unsaid, she thinks his life-raft experience was the result of a ship-wreck at sea.
Who’s in it. Tars and Spars stars Janet Blair as Christine Bradley, Alfred Drake as Howard Young, Jeff Donnell as Peggy McDougal and Marc Platt as Junior Casady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Tars and Spars has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tars and Spars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tars and Spars tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tars and Spars (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tars and Spars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tars and Spars worth watching?
- Tars and Spars holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tars and Spars?
- Tars and Spars stars Janet Blair, Alfred Drake, Jeff Donnell, Marc Platt and Sid Caesar.