On the Town
1949 · Movie · NR · 98 min · ★ 7.0 · 82% critics
Three sailors on a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City chase romance as they weave through the streets in search of love. Their plans keep getting sidetracked by the city’s nonstop energy, turning the day into a musical adventure full of excitement and courtship.
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Details
- Years
- 1949
- Release date
- 1949-12-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Critic score
- 82/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (292 votes)
About
If you want a high-energy, cheerful classic musical set in New York—aim for it; Not for you if you dislike lots of singing and dancing or if you can’t handle dated, sometimes irritating humor, and if you prefer something closer to Anchors Aweigh.
Pros: feel-good musical fun; catchy Broadway-style numbers; vibrant New York adventure | Cons: dated jokes; story feels slight; some singing/dancing imbalance
Themes
- new york city
- musical
- u.s. navy
- coney island
- sailor
- new york subway
- anthropologist
- empire state building
- turnstile
- shore leave
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical Score · 1950
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical Score · 1950 · nominated
Cast & crew
Gene Kelly
as Gabey
Frank Sinatra
as Chip
Betty Garrett
as Brunhilde Esterhazy
Ann Miller
as Claire Huddesen
Jules Munshin
as Ozzie
Vera-Ellen
as Ivy Smith
Florence Bates
as Madame Dilyovska
Alice Pearce
as Lucy Schmeeler
George Meader
as Professor
Murray Alper
as Cab Company Owner (uncredited)
Directed by Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen