The Major and the Minor
1942, English. Directed by Billy Wilder.
Is she a kid - or is she kidding?
Low on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Major and the Minor
The Major and the Minor isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Billy WilderDirector
- Ginger RogersSusan Applegate
- Ray MillandMajor Kirby
- Rita JohnsonPamela Hill
- Robert BenchleyMr. Osborne
- Diana LynnLucy Hill
- Edward FieldingColonel Hill
- Frankie ThomasCadet Osborne
- Raymond RoeCadet Wigton
- Charles SmithCadet Korner
- Larry NunnCadet Babcock
- Billy DawsonCadet Miller
- Lela RogersMrs. Applegate
Details
- Released
- 16 September 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder
- Box office
- $2.5M
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The Major and the Minor: quick answers
Is The Major and the Minor worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Major and the Minor?
The Major and the Minor runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Major and the Minor have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Major and the Minor. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Major and the Minor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Major and the Minor is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Major and the Minor on?
The Major and the Minor isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Major and the Minor?
If you liked The Major and the Minor, try Love Is in the Air, What's Love Got to Do with It?, The Other End of the Line.
Who directed The Major and the Minor?
The Major and the Minor (1942) was directed by Billy Wilder and stars Ginger Rogers, Ray Milland, Rita Johnson.