Movie

Words and Music

“The BIGGEST musical!”

★ 5.8(21)19482h 1m

Words and Music is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Words and Music

🇫🇷 France

Good to know

Director: Norman Taurog
Release date: 1948-12-31
Runtime: 2h 1m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Words and Music — trailer

About Words and Music

Words and Music is a 1948 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Norman Taurog, starring Tom Drake, Mickey Rooney and Janet Leigh. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Words and Music in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Encomium to Larry Hart (1895-1943), seen through the fictive eyes of his song-writing partner, Richard Rodgers (1902-1979): from their first meeting, through lean years and their breakthrough, to their successes on Broadway, London, and Hollywood. We see the fruits of Hart and Rodgers' collaboration - elaborately staged numbers from their plays, characters' visits to night clubs, and impromptu performances at parties. We also see Larry's scattered approach to life, his failed love with Peggy McNeil, his unhappiness, and Richard's successful wooing of Dorothy Feiner.

Cast

Tom Drake

Richard Rodgers

Mickey Rooney

Lorenz Hart

Janet Leigh

Dorothy Feiner

Marshall Thompson

Herbert Fields

Betty Garrett

Peggy Lorgan McNeil

Jeanette Nolan

Mrs. Hart

Ann Sothern

Joyce Harmon

Perry Como

Eddie Lorrison Anders

Cyd Charisse

Margo Grant

Richard Quine

Ben Feiner Jr.

June Allyson

Alisande La Carteloise

Judy Garland

Themes & keywords

musicalbiographypartnershiploverichard rodgers

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Words and Music in France?+

In France, Words and Music is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Words and Music on Netflix?+

Words and Music is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Words and Music?+

Words and Music has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in Words and Music?+

Words and Music stars Tom Drake, Mickey Rooney, Janet Leigh, Marshall Thompson and Betty Garrett.

When did Words and Music come out?+

Words and Music is a 1948 movie directed by Norman Taurog.

What genre is Words and Music?+

Words and Music is Drama and Music film.

Who directed Words and Music?+

Words and Music was directed by Norman Taurog.