Going My Way (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1944, Going My Way is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 126 minutes. “When the St. Louis Browns lost Bing, the Cardinal got a good singer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy. After being appointed to a run-down New York parish, O'Malley's worldly knowledge helps him connect with a gang of boys looking for direction, eventually winning over the aging, conventional Parish priest.
Who’s in it. Going My Way stars Bing Crosby as Father Chuck O'Malley, Barry Fitzgerald as Father Fitzgibbon, Frank McHugh as Father Timothy O'Dowd and James Brown as Ted Haines Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Going My Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.3M 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 Going My Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going My Way tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going My Way (1944)?
- In US, Going My Way 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 Going My Way worth watching?
- Going My Way holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going My Way?
- Going My Way stars Bing Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald, Frank McHugh, James Brown and Gene Lockhart.
- When was Going My Way released?
- Going My Way was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.