His Girl Friday
1940, English. Directed by Howard Hawks.
They're at each other's throats when they're not in each other's arms!
Walter Burns is an irresistibly conniving newspaper publisher desperate to woo back his paper’s star reporter, who also happens to be his estranged wife. She’s threatening to quit and settle down with a new beau, but, as Walter knows, she has a weakness: she can’t resist a juicy scoop.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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7.4/10 from 995 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch His Girl Friday
His Girl Friday isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 18 January 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Lederer, Ben Hecht, Howard Hawks
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What His Girl Friday is based on
His Girl Friday is based on The Front Page, a 1928 play or musical by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur.
Play or musical · 1928
The Front Page
By Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur
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His Girl Friday: quick answers
Is His Girl Friday worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 995 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does His Girl Friday have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for His Girl Friday. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
His Girl Friday parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
His Girl Friday is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is His Girl Friday on?
His Girl Friday isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like His Girl Friday?
If you liked His Girl Friday, try Bringing Up Baby, The Philadelphia Story, Ball of Fire.
Who directed His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday (1940) was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy.
What is His Girl Friday based on?
His Girl Friday is based on The Front Page, a 1928 play or musical by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur.