The West Point Story (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1950, The West Point Story is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 107 minutes. “A Song-Spangled Colors-Flying Salute to Uncle Sam's own cadets!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Broadway director helps the West Point cadets put on a show, aided by two lovely ladies and assorted complications.
Who’s in it. The West Point Story stars James Cagney as Elwin Bixby, Virginia Mayo as Eve Dillon, Doris Day as Jan Wilson and Gordon MacRae as Tom Fletcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The West Point Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The West Point Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The West Point Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The West Point Story (1950)?
- In US, The West Point Story is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The West Point Story worth watching?
- The West Point Story holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The West Point Story?
- The West Point Story stars James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Doris Day, Gordon MacRae and Gene Nelson.
- When was The West Point Story released?
- The West Point Story was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.