John Loves Mary (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1949, John Loves Mary is a comedy film directed by David Butler, running about 96 minutes. “The Stage Smash on the Screen With All Its Blushes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After four long years apart, there are so many things returning World War II soldier John Lawrence wants to tell his sweetheart, Mary McKinley. That he loves her. That he's missed her. And that he's married.
Who’s in it. John Loves Mary stars Ronald Reagan as John Lawrence, Patricia Neal as Mary McKinley, Jack Carson as Fred Taylor and Edward Arnold as Sen. James McKinley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, John Loves Mary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 John Loves Mary page.
If you liked it. Fans of John Loves Mary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch John Loves Mary (1949)?
- In US, John Loves Mary 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 John Loves Mary worth watching?
- John Loves Mary holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in John Loves Mary?
- John Loves Mary stars Ronald Reagan, Patricia Neal, Jack Carson, Edward Arnold and Wayne Morris.
- When was John Loves Mary released?
- John Loves Mary was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.