Movie

Class of '44

“They've come a long way since that summer of '42”

★ 6.6(6)19731h 35m

Class of '44 is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Class of '44

🇺🇸 United States

Good to know

Director: Paul Bogart
Release date: 1973-04-10
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $13,843,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Part of: Summer of '42 Collection

Class of '44 — trailer

About Class of '44

Class of '44 is a 1973 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Paul Bogart, starring Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser and Oliver Conant. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Class of '44 in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During the last years of World War II, Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie are coming of age. They went their separate ways when they graduated from high school in 1944. Benjie joins the Marines as Hermie and Oscy enter college. There, Hermie falls head over heels for another freshman named Julie, and the two old friends deal with a troublesome fraternity president who is in charge of hazings.

Cast

Gary Grimes

Hermie

Jerry Houser

Oscy

Oliver Conant

Benjie

Deborah Winters

Julie

William Atherton

Fraternity President

Sam Bottoms

Marty

Murray Westgate

Principal

James Forrest

Football Coach

John Kerr

Hotel Bartender

Marian Waldman

Grade Advisor

Joe Ponazecki

Professor

Mary Long

Valedictorian

Themes & keywords

new york cityworld war iicollegemale friendshipautobiographysequelcoming of ageslice of lifehazinghigh school graduationhigh school friendsfirst lovechildhood friendsmaturityfraternity initiation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Class of '44 in United States?+

In United States, Class of '44 is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Class of '44 on Netflix?+

Class of '44 is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Class of '44?+

Class of '44 has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Class of '44?+

Class of '44 stars Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Oliver Conant, Deborah Winters and William Atherton.

When did Class of '44 come out?+

Class of '44 is a 1973 movie directed by Paul Bogart.

What genre is Class of '44?+

Class of '44 is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Class of '44?+

Class of '44 was directed by Paul Bogart.