Follow the Boys (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1944, Follow the Boys is a comedy, drama, war and music film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, running about 122 minutes. “The SONG-STUDDED STAR-STUNNING SAGA of America's show-world at war!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War II, all the studios put out "all-star" vehicles which featured virtually every star on the lot--often playing themselves--in musical numbers and comedy skits, and were meant as morale-boosters to both the troops overseas and the civilians at home. This was Universal Pictures' effort. It features everyone from Donald O'Connor to the Andrews Sisters to Orson Welles to W.C. Fields to George Raft to Marlene Dietrich, and dozens of other Universal players.
Who’s in it. Follow the Boys stars George Raft as Tony West, Vera Zorina as Gloria Vance, Grace McDonald as Kitty West and Charley Grapewin as Nick West, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Follow the Boys has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Follow the Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Follow the Boys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Follow the Boys (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Follow the Boys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Follow the Boys worth watching?
- Follow the Boys holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, war and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Follow the Boys?
- Follow the Boys stars George Raft, Vera Zorina, Grace McDonald, Charley Grapewin and Ramsay Ames.
- When was Follow the Boys released?
- Follow the Boys was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.