Holiday Inn (1942): cast, story & where to watch

1942 · Film · ★ 7

Holiday Inn poster

Released in 1942, Holiday Inn is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Mark Sandrich, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. Lovely Linda Mason has crooner Jim Hardy head over heels, but suave stepper Ted Hanover wants her for his new dance partner after fickle Lila Dixon gives him the brush. Jim's supper club, Holiday Inn, is the setting for the chase by Hanover and his manager.

Who’s in it. Holiday Inn stars Bing Crosby as Jim Hardy, Fred Astaire as Ted Hanover, Marjorie Reynolds as Linda Mason and Virginia Dale as Lila Dixon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Holiday Inn has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.

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 Holiday Inn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Holiday Inn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Holiday Inn (1942)?
In US, Holiday Inn 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 Holiday Inn worth watching?
Holiday Inn holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Holiday Inn?
Holiday Inn stars Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale and Walter Abel.
When was Holiday Inn released?
Holiday Inn was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.