A Song Is Born (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1948, A Song Is Born is an action, comedy and music film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 113 minutes. “...with the hottest men in music - beating out the rhythm with'm!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to have found the perfect candidate in winsome nightclub singer Honey Swanson. But Honey's gangster boyfriend doesn't want to give her up.
Who’s in it. A Song Is Born stars Danny Kaye as Professor Hobart Frisbee, Virginia Mayo as Honey Swanson, Benny Goodman as Professor Magenbruch and Tommy Dorsey as Tommy Dorsey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Song Is Born has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Song Is Born page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Song Is Born tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Song Is Born (1948)?
- In US, A Song Is Born is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Song Is Born worth watching?
- A Song Is Born holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Song Is Born?
- A Song Is Born stars Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Louis Armstrong.
- When was A Song Is Born released?
- A Song Is Born was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.