If I Had My Way (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1940, If I Had My Way is a comedy and family film directed by David Butler, running about 94 minutes. “YOU HAD YOUR WAY! Glorious Gloria Jean of "The Under-Pup" becomes a shining star - and a singsation - with the one and only Bing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Construction worker Buzz Blackwell becomes the guardian of 12-year-old Pat Johnson after one of his buddies, her father, is killed. Buzz and Pat, along with their chum Axel Swensen, head to New York to look for the girl's uncle. The trio soon unexpectedly become owners of a tired restaurant.
Who’s in it. If I Had My Way stars Bing Crosby as Buzz Blackwell, Gloria Jean as Patricia 'Pat' Johnson, Charles Winninger as Joe Johnson and Nana Bryant as Marian Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, If I Had My Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If I Had My Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of If I Had My Way tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch If I Had My Way (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for If I Had My Way change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is If I Had My Way worth watching?
- If I Had My Way holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in If I Had My Way?
- If I Had My Way stars Bing Crosby, Gloria Jean, Charles Winninger, Nana Bryant and Allyn Joslyn.
- When was If I Had My Way released?
- If I Had My Way was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.