Where can I watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)?

In US, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 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 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington worth watching?

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington stars Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold and Guy Kibbee.

When was Mr. Smith Goes to Washington released?

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939): cast, story & where to watch

1939 · Film · ★ 7.9

Released in 1939, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a comedy and drama film directed by Frank Capra, running about 129 minutes. “Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed to the United States Senate by the puppet governor of his state. He soon discovers, upon going to Washington, many shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss.

Who’s in it. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington stars Jean Arthur as Clarissa Saunders, James Stewart as Jefferson Smith, Claude Rains as Joseph Paine and Edward Arnold as Jim Taylor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.6M at the box office.

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 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)?: In US, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 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 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington worth watching?: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington stars Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold and Guy Kibbee.
When was Mr. Smith Goes to Washington released?: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.