Sergeant York (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1941, Sergeant York is a drama, war, romance and history film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 134 minutes. “Missiles! Jets! Tanks! ... It's still the guy with guts and a gun who wins the war!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
Who’s in it. Sergeant York stars Gary Cooper as Alvin C. York, Walter Brennan as Pastor Rosier Pile, Joan Leslie as Gracie Williams and George Tobias as "Pusher" Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Sergeant York has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $16.4M at the box office.
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 Sergeant York page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sergeant York tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sergeant York (1941)?
- In US, Sergeant York 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 Sergeant York worth watching?
- Sergeant York holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sergeant York?
- Sergeant York stars Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie, George Tobias and Stanley Ridges.
- When was Sergeant York released?
- Sergeant York was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.