You Can Change The World (1950): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1950, You Can Change The World is a family film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 32 minutes.

What it’s about. Comedian Jack Benny has his butler, Rochester, call several of his celebrity friends over to the house. Benny introduces them to a Catholic priest, who speaks to them about doing a film for a group called the Christophers. The Christophers are an organization that wants to use different mediums such radio, TV, and film to inspire young people to change the world for the better by pursuing careers in public service like teaching and government work. The priest gives the celebrities a history lesson about the founding of the U.S. and God's role in it, and he asks for their help.

Who’s in it. You Can Change The World stars Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson as Rochester, Jack Benny as Self, Ann Blyth as Self and William Holden as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, You Can Change The World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You Can Change The World page.

If you liked it. Fans of You Can Change The World tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.