On the Town
1949, English. Directed by Stanley Donen & Gene Kelly.
They Paint The Town With Joy!
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Stanley DonenDirector
- Gene KellyDirector
- Gene KellyGabey
- Frank SinatraChip
- Betty GarrettBrunhilde Esterhazy
- Ann MillerClaire Huddesen
- Jules MunshinOzzie
- Vera-EllenIvy Smith
- Florence BatesMadame Dilyovska
- Alice PearceLucy Schmeeler
- George MeaderProfessor
- Murray AlperCab Company Owner (uncredited)
- Bette Arlen"Day in New York" Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
- Anne BeckNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 8 December 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Adolph Green, Betty Comden
- Budget
- $2.1M
- Box office
- $4.4M
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What On the Town is based on
On the Town is based on On the Town, a dramatico-musical work.
Dramatico-musical work
On the Town
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On the Town: quick answers
Is On the Town worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 307 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is On the Town?
On the Town runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does On the Town have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for On the Town. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
On the Town parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
On the Town is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is On the Town on?
On the Town isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like On the Town?
If you liked On the Town, try Houseboat, She's Funny That Way, The Band Wagon.
Who directed On the Town?
On the Town (1949) was directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly and stars Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Betty Garrett.
What is On the Town based on?
On the Town is based on On the Town, a dramatico-musical work.