Around the World (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1943, Around the World is a comedy and music film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 80 minutes. “THE MUSICAL THAT GOES PLACES... all over the global map on a song-and-laugh tour of our fighting fronts!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bandleader Kay Kyser takes his troupe of nutty musicians, goofball comics and pretty girl singers on a tour around the world to entertain the troops during World War II.
Who’s in it. Around the World stars Kay Kyser as Kay Kyser, Mischa Auer as Mischa Auer, Joan Davis as Joan Davis and Marcy McGuire as Marcy McGuire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Around the World has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Around the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Around the World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Around the World (1943)?
- In US, Around the World is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Around the World worth watching?
- Around the World holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Around the World?
- Around the World stars Kay Kyser, Mischa Auer, Joan Davis, Marcy McGuire and Wally Brown.
- When was Around the World released?
- Around the World was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.