Welcome, Mr Washington (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1944, Welcome, Mr Washington is a drama and war film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a story by author Noel Streatfeild, the film trells the story of two sisters who are left penniless by their father's sudden death and lease their estate as an airbase to US forces in Britain to help the war effort. Both eventually fall for American servicemen.
Who’s in it. Welcome, Mr Washington stars Barbara Mullen as Jane Willoughby, Donald Stewart as Lt. Johnny Grant, Peggy Cummins as Sarah Willoughby and Leslie Bradley as Captain Abbot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Welcome, Mr Washington has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome, Mr Washington page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome, Mr Washington tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome, Mr Washington (1944)?
- In GB, Welcome, Mr Washington is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Welcome, Mr Washington worth watching?
- Welcome, Mr Washington holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Welcome, Mr Washington?
- Welcome, Mr Washington stars Barbara Mullen, Donald Stewart, Peggy Cummins, Leslie Bradley and Roy Emerton.
- When was Welcome, Mr Washington released?
- Welcome, Mr Washington was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.