The Clock (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1945, The Clock is a drama and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 90 minutes. “Every second a heart-beat” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A G.I. en route to Europe falls in love during a whirlwind two-day leave in New York City.
Who’s in it. The Clock stars Judy Garland as Alice Maybery, Robert Walker as Corporal Joe Allen, James Gleason as Al Henry and Keenan Wynn as The Drunk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Clock has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Clock page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Clock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Clock (1945)?
- In US, The Clock 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 The Clock worth watching?
- The Clock holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Clock?
- The Clock stars Judy Garland, Robert Walker, James Gleason, Keenan Wynn and Lucile Gleason.
- When was The Clock released?
- The Clock was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.