The Great McGinty (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1940, The Great McGinty is a comedy film directed by Preston Sturges, running about 82 minutes. “It's Two-Fisted FUN! A fightin' fool gives you laughter of a lifetime..!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Told in flashback, Depression-era bum Dan McGinty is recruited by the city's political machine to help with vote fraud. His great aptitude for this brings rapid promotion from "the boss," who finally decides he'd be ideal as a new, nominally "reform" mayor; but this candidacy requires marriage. His in-name-only marriage to honest Catherine proves the beginning of the end for dishonest Dan...
Who’s in it. The Great McGinty stars Brian Donlevy as Daniel 'Dan' McGinty, Muriel Angelus as Catharine McGinty, Akim Tamiroff as The Boss and Allyn Joslyn as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Great McGinty 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 The Great McGinty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great McGinty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great McGinty (1940)?
- In US, The Great McGinty 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 The Great McGinty worth watching?
- The Great McGinty holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great McGinty?
- The Great McGinty stars Brian Donlevy, Muriel Angelus, Akim Tamiroff, Allyn Joslyn and William Demarest.
- When was The Great McGinty released?
- The Great McGinty was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.