My Dream Is Yours (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1949, My Dream Is Yours is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 101 minutes. “The All-Time Big-Time Musical!!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Conceited singer Garry Mitchell refuses to renew his radio contract, so agent Doug Blake decides to find a new personality to replace him. In New York, he finds Martha Gibson, a single mother with a great voice. He arranges for her to move to Hollywood, but then has a problem trying to sell her to the show's sponsor. Doug tries every trick he can think of to make Martha a star, and as the two work more closely, he falls in love with her. Complicating matters further, Martha meets and becomes attracted to Garry.

Who’s in it. My Dream Is Yours stars Jack Carson as Doug Blake, Doris Day as Martha Gibson, Lee Bowman as Gary Mitchell and Adolphe Menjou as Thomas Hutchins, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, My Dream Is Yours has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 My Dream Is Yours page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch My Dream Is Yours (1949)?
In US, My Dream Is Yours is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 My Dream Is Yours worth watching?
My Dream Is Yours holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in My Dream Is Yours?
My Dream Is Yours stars Jack Carson, Doris Day, Lee Bowman, Adolphe Menjou and Eve Arden.
When was My Dream Is Yours released?
My Dream Is Yours was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.