White Christmas (1954): cast, story & where to watch

1954 · Film · ★ 7.2

White Christmas poster

Released in 1954, White Christmas is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 120 minutes. “THE MOST FABULOUS MUSIC-AND-MIRTH SHOW IN MOTION PICTURE HISTORY!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. In time they befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Haynes sisters who comprise a sister act.

Who’s in it. White Christmas stars Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace, Danny Kaye as Phil Davis, Rosemary Clooney as Betty Haynes and Vera-Ellen as Judy Haynes, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, White Christmas has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 White Christmas page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch White Christmas (1954)?
In US, White Christmas is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 White Christmas worth watching?
White Christmas holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in White Christmas?
White Christmas stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen and Dean Jagger.
When was White Christmas released?
White Christmas was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.