A Song Is Born
The story of seven scholars in search of an expert to teach them about swing music. They seem to have found the perfect candidate in winsome nightclub singer Honey Swanson. But Honey's gangster boyfriend doesn't want to give her up.
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Frequently asked questions about A Song Is Born
Where can I watch A Song Is Born in the United States?
A Song Is Born is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is A Song Is Born on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. A Song Is Born is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free, and Plex.
Can I watch A Song Is Born for free?
A Song Is Born streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born scores 6.4 on The Movie Database, 6.9 on IMDb, and 75% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born stars Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, and Louis Armstrong. Howard Hawks is the director.
How long is A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born runs 1h 53m (113 minutes).
When did A Song Is Born come out?
A Song Is Born was released on October 19, 1948.
Which studio made A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born was produced by Samuel Goldwyn Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for A Song Is Born?
A Song Is Born was made on a budget of $2,400,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.