The Harvey Girls (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1946, The Harvey Girls is a comedy, drama, music and western film directed by George Sidney, running about 102 minutes. “It's Blazing, Blistering Romance... in the wide open spaces!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a train trip West to become a mail-order bride, Susan Bradley meets a cheery crew of young women traveling out to open a "Harvey House" restaurant at a remote whistle-stop.
Who’s in it. The Harvey Girls stars Judy Garland as Susan Bradley, John Hodiak as Ned Trent, Ray Bolger as Chris Maule and Angela Lansbury as Em, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Harvey Girls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Harvey Girls page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Harvey Girls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Harvey Girls (1946)?
- In US, The Harvey Girls is available to stream on TCM, 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 Harvey Girls worth watching?
- The Harvey Girls holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Harvey Girls?
- The Harvey Girls stars Judy Garland, John Hodiak, Ray Bolger, Angela Lansbury and Preston Foster.
- When was The Harvey Girls released?
- The Harvey Girls was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.