Yankee Doodle Dandy
1942, English. Directed by Michael Curtiz.
Get ready to Laugh, to Sing, to Shout! ...For here comes Uncle Sam's Star Spangled Yankee Doodle Dandy!
A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Yankee Doodle Dandy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael CurtizDirector
- James CagneyGeorge M. Cohan
- Joan LeslieMary
- Walter HustonJerry Cohan
- Richard WhorfSam Harris
- Irene ManningFay Templeton
- George TobiasDietz
- Rosemary DeCampNellie Cohan
- Jeanne CagneyJosie Cohan
- Frances LangfordSinger
- George BarbierErlanger
- Walter CatlettTheatre Manager
- Douglas CroftGeorge M. Cohan, as a boy of 13
Details
- Released
- 29 May 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Buckner, Edmund Joseph, Julius J. Epstein
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Yankee Doodle Dandy: quick answers
Is Yankee Doodle Dandy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 243 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Yankee Doodle Dandy?
Yankee Doodle Dandy runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does Yankee Doodle Dandy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Yankee Doodle Dandy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Yankee Doodle Dandy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Yankee Doodle Dandy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Yankee Doodle Dandy on?
Yankee Doodle Dandy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Yankee Doodle Dandy?
If you liked Yankee Doodle Dandy, try Take the Lead, Köln 75, Beyond the Sea.
Who directed Yankee Doodle Dandy?
Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) was directed by Michael Curtiz and stars James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston.