A Song Is Born
1948, English. Directed by Howard Hawks.
...with the hottest men in music - beating out the rhythm with'm!
The story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to have found the perfect candidate in winsome nightclub singer Honey Swanson. But Honey's gangster boyfriend doesn't want to give her up.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Song Is Born
A Song Is Born is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Howard HawksDirector
- Danny KayeHobart Frisbee
- Virginia MayoHoney Swanson
- Benny GoodmanProfessor Magenbruch
- Tommy DorseyTommy Dorsey
- Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong
- Lionel HamptonLionel Hampton
- Charlie BarnetCharlie Barnet
- Mel PowellMel Powell
- Ford Washington LeeBuck
- John 'Bubbles' SublettBubbles
- Page CavanaughPage Cavanaugh
- Al ViolaAl Viola
Details
- Released
- 19 October 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Billy Wilder, Thomas Monroe, Howard Hawks
- Budget
- $2.4M
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A Song Is Born: quick answers
Is A Song Is Born worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does A Song Is Born have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Song Is Born. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Song Is Born parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Song Is Born is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Song Is Born on?
A Song Is Born is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Song Is Born?
If you liked A Song Is Born, try The Caddy, Living It Up, Bye Bye Birdie.
Who directed A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born (1948) was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman.