Movie

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

“Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!”

★ 7.8(1,211)19392h 10m

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Rakuten TV in Austria. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Frank Capra
Release date: 1939-10-19
Runtime: 2h 10m
Language: English
Box office: $9,600,000
Budget: $1,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington — trailer

About Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a 1939 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Jean Arthur and Claude Rains. It has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 1,211 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. The naive and earnest new senator soon finds himself battling political corruption.

Cast

James Stewart

Jefferson Smith

Jean Arthur

Clarissa Saunders

Claude Rains

Joseph Paine

Edward Arnold

Jim Taylor

Guy Kibbee

Governor Hopper

Thomas Mitchell

Diz Moore

Eugene Pallette

Chick McGann

Beulah Bondi

Ma Smith

H.B. Warner

Senate Majority Leader

Harry Carey

President of the Senate

Astrid Allwyn

Susan Paine

Ruth Donnelly

Emma Hopper

Themes & keywords

governorwashington dc, usasenatesenatorsightseeingpoliticianidealistdamcampconservativeblack and whitedisillusionmentpolitical corruptionintegrityusa politics

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington in Austria?+

In Austria, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Rakuten TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington on Netflix?+

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?+

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Who stars in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?+

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington stars James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold and Guy Kibbee.

When did Mr. Smith Goes to Washington come out?+

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a 1939 movie directed by Frank Capra.

What genre is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?+

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?+

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was directed by Frank Capra.