The Major and the Minor (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1942, The Major and the Minor is a comedy and romance film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 100 minutes. “Is she a kid - or is she kidding?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Susan Applegate, tired of New York after one year and twenty-five jobs, decides to return to her home town in Iowa. Discovering she hasn't enough money for the train fare, Susan disguises herself as a twelve-year-old and travels for half the price. Caught out by the conductors, she hides in the compartment of Major Philip Kirby, a military school instructor who takes the "child" under his wing.
Who’s in it. The Major and the Minor stars Ginger Rogers as Susan Applegate, Ray Milland as Philip Kirby, Rita Johnson as Pamela Hill and Robert Benchley as Albert Osborne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Major and the Minor has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Major and the Minor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Major and the Minor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Major and the Minor (1942)?
- In US, The Major and the Minor 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 The Major and the Minor worth watching?
- The Major and the Minor holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Major and the Minor?
- The Major and the Minor stars Ginger Rogers, Ray Milland, Rita Johnson, Robert Benchley and Diana Lynn.
- When was The Major and the Minor released?
- The Major and the Minor was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.