Meet John Doe
1941, English. Directed by Frank Capra.
All America wants to meet the “Mr. Deeds” of 1941!
As a parting shot, fired reporter Ann Mitchell prints a fake letter from unemployed "John Doe," who threatens suicide in protest of social ills. The paper is forced to rehire Ann and hires John Willoughby to impersonate "Doe." Ann and her bosses cynically milk the story for all it's worth, until the made-up "John Doe" philosophy starts a whole political movement.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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7.3/10 from 296 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Meet John Doe
Meet John Doe is streaming on Artiflix and Brew in India.
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Cast & crew
- Frank CapraDirector
- Gary CooperLong John Willoughby
- Barbara StanwyckAnn Mitchell
- Edward ArnoldD.B. Norton
- Walter BrennanThe Colonel
- Spring ByingtonMme Mitchell
- James GleasonHenry Connell
- Gene LockhartMayor Lovett
- Rod La RocqueTed Sheldon
- Irving BaconBeany
- Regis ToomeyBert Hansen
- J. Farrell MacDonald'Sourpuss'
- Warren HymerAngelface
Details
- Released
- 14 March 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Connell, Robert Presnell Sr., Robert Riskin
- Box office
- $2M
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Meet John Doe: quick answers
Is Meet John Doe worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 296 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Meet John Doe?
Meet John Doe runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does Meet John Doe have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Meet John Doe. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Meet John Doe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Meet John Doe is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Meet John Doe on?
Meet John Doe is streaming on Artiflix and Brew in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Meet John Doe?
If you liked Meet John Doe, try Drive Me Crazy, Chéri, I Met a Girl.
Who directed Meet John Doe?
Meet John Doe (1941) was directed by Frank Capra and stars Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward Arnold.