The Music Man
1962, English. Directed by Morton DaCosta.
The story of that man and his 76 trombones, and the wonderful, wonderful tune he played on every heart in town!
Traveling con artist Harold Hill targets the naïve residents of a small town in 1910s Iowa by posing as a boys' bandleader to raise money before he can skip town.
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 206 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Music Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Morton DaCostaDirector
- Robert PrestonHarold Hill
- Shirley JonesMarian Paroo
- Buddy HackettMarcellus Washburn
- Ron HowardWinthrop Paroo
- Hermione GingoldEulalie Mackechnie Shinn
- Paul FordMayor George Shinn
- Pert KeltonMrs. Paroo
- Timmy EverettTommy Djilas
- Susan LuckeyZaneeta Shinn
- Peggy MondoEthel
- Harry HickoxCharlie Cowell
- Jesslyn FaxAvis Grubb
Details
- Released
- 19 June 1962
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Meredith Willson, Franklin Lacey, Marion Hargrove
- Budget
- $4.2M
- Box office
- $15M
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What The Music Man is based on
The Music Man is based on The Music Man, a dramatico-musical work.
Dramatico-musical work
The Music Man
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The Music Man: quick answers
Is The Music Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 206 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Music Man?
The Music Man runs 151 minutes (2h 31m).
Does The Music Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Music Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Music Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Music Man is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Music Man on?
The Music Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Music Man?
If you liked The Music Man, try Summer Magic, Sneakerella, Falling for Christmas.
Who directed The Music Man?
The Music Man (1962) was directed by Morton DaCosta and stars Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett.
What is The Music Man based on?
The Music Man is based on The Music Man, a dramatico-musical work.