The Yanks Are Coming (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1942, The Yanks Are Coming is a comedy and music film directed by Alexis Thurn-Taxis, running about 65 minutes. “Those Yanks are on the way... in a patriotic musical to stir your blood!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A popular band joins the army with the idea of putting on shows for troops overseas. During rehearsals, a battle erupts and the musicians must exchange their musical instruments for guns and fight.
Who’s in it. The Yanks Are Coming stars Henry King as Gil Whitney, Mary Healy as Rita Edwards, Jack Heller as Sammy Winkle and Maxie Rosenbloom as Butch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Yanks Are Coming has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Yanks Are Coming page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yanks Are Coming tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Yanks Are Coming (1942)?
- In US, The Yanks Are Coming is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Yanks Are Coming worth watching?
- The Yanks Are Coming holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Yanks Are Coming?
- The Yanks Are Coming stars Henry King, Mary Healy, Jack Heller, Maxie Rosenbloom and William Roberts.
- When was The Yanks Are Coming released?
- The Yanks Are Coming was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.