His Girl Friday
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.
Ratings
Based on audience scoresWhere to stream His Girl Friday
Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, YouTube TV, Pure Flix, and Fandor Amazon Channel.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
His Girl Friday (1940) Original Trailer [HD]
His Girl Friday | Original Trailer [HD] | Coolidge Corner Theatre
His Girl Friday (1940) - What's the Story? Scene (7/12) | Movieclips
His Girl Friday (1940) - Hildy's Farewell Scene (6/12) | Movieclips
His Girl Friday (1940) - A Better Offer Scene (1/12) | Movieclips
His Girl Friday - Get Out
Howard Hawks on the Dialogue in HIS GIRL FRIDAY
Allan Arkush on HIS GIRL FRIDAY
Limelight
Discover, track, and enjoy the best movies and shows
Save what you want to watch, see where it streams, and get notified the moment it lands on a service you pay for. Ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic for every title, and recommendations that learn what you like. No ads.
iPhone
iPad
Mac
More like His Girl Friday
Frequently asked questions about His Girl Friday
Where can I watch His Girl Friday in the United States?
His Girl Friday is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, YouTube TV, Pure Flix, and Fandor Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch His Girl Friday for free?
His Girl Friday streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Darkroom. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday stars Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart, and Porter Hall. Howard Hawks is the director.
How long is His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).
When did His Girl Friday come out?
His Girl Friday was released on January 18, 1940.
Which studio made His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday was produced by Columbia Pictures in the United States.
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.