Movie

His Girl Friday

“They're at each other's throats when they're not in each other's arms!”

★ 7.4(936)19401h 32m

His Girl Friday is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, Philo, Pure Flix, Fandor Amazon Channel, Dove Amazon Channel and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Howard Hawks
Release date: 1940-01-18
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

His Girl Friday — trailer

About His Girl Friday

His Girl Friday is a 1940 movie in the Comedy, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Howard Hawks, starring Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell and Ralph Bellamy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 936 viewers. Below you can see where to watch His Girl Friday in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Walter Burns is an irresistibly conniving newspaper publisher desperate to woo back his paper’s star reporter, who also happens to be his estranged wife. She’s threatening to quit and settle down with a new beau, but, as Walter knows, she has a weakness: she can’t resist a juicy scoop.

Cast

Cary Grant

Walter Burns

Rosalind Russell

Hildy Johnson

Ralph Bellamy

Bruce Baldwin

Gene Lockhart

Sheriff Hartwell

Porter Hall

Murphy

Ernest Truex

Bensinger

Cliff Edwards

Endicott

Clarence Kolb

Mayor

Roscoe Karns

McCue

Frank Jenks

Wilson

Regis Toomey

Sanders

Abner Biberman

Louie

Themes & keywords

prisonjournalistsuicidejournalismbased on play or musicalwagerfugitiveblack and whitescrewball comedycorrupt politiciannewspaper editorinsurance agentfiancé fiancée relationshippress roompolitical corruption

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch His Girl Friday in United States?+

In United States, you can stream His Girl Friday on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, Philo, Pure Flix, Fandor Amazon Channel, Dove Amazon Channel and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is His Girl Friday on Netflix?+

His Girl Friday is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, Philo, Pure Flix, Fandor Amazon Channel, Dove Amazon Channel and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel.

How long is His Girl Friday?+

His Girl Friday has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in His Girl Friday?+

His Girl Friday stars Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart and Porter Hall.

When did His Girl Friday come out?+

His Girl Friday is a 1940 movie directed by Howard Hawks.

What genre is His Girl Friday?+

His Girl Friday is Comedy, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed His Girl Friday?+

His Girl Friday was directed by Howard Hawks.