SummaryThe life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer, and singer George M. Cohan.
Directed By:Michael Curtiz
Written By:Robert Buckner, Edmund Joseph, Julius J. Epstein
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
89
User score
Generally Favorable
6.9
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
89
90% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
10% Mixed
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0% Negative
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100
No one, with the possible exception of Bruce Lee, conveyed as much onscreen energy as Jimmy Cagney, and this musical biopic of George M. Cohan has that in spades, culminating in a dance down the White House stairs that is unforgettable. [03 Apr 2020, p.E1]
100
Yankee Doodle Dandy is something to cheer about from any perspective.
100
As warm and delightful a musical picture as has hit the screen in years, a corking good entertainment and as affectionate, if not as accurate, a film biography as has ever—yes, ever—been made.
83
There may be no American movie more patriotic than Yankee Doodle Dandy, a jingoistic biopic of famed Broadway star George M. Cohan that transcends its innumerable genre clichés through the sheer willpower of its star.
80
A big, enjoyable musical biography, well directed by Michael Curtiz.
75
If you can push past the flag-waving, this Warner Brothers effort from 1942 is a superior entry in a dubious genre, the musical biography. Michael Curtiz's direction is supple and intelligent, but what makes the movie is James Cagney's manic blur of a performance.
50
Now it seems raucous, vulgar, over long; but if you like slick jobs, this is certainly one of the slickest.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.9
78% Positive
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11% Mixed
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Apr 22, 2025
7
Es una película biográfica, casi como un documental. Es un tipo de película que generalmente me gusta bastante porque conoces la vida de una persona importante o que tuvo influencia en un país en un cierto periodo de tiempo, y es sensacional conocer a alguien de esa forma, es como un resumen. Por supuesto que no está exento de críticas; por ejemplo, en este tipo de películas siempre la vida del protagonista se suele exagerar un poco, desde su lucha hasta incluso sus reconocimientos. Se muestra más glamour que la vida misma, que es un poco más “normal”, y tanto las alegrías como la tristeza son más reales. Aun así, es una buena película.
Jul 19, 2024
5
James Cagney, the actor who best embodied the vitality of big-city life, finds a surprising yet perfect role as the brash Irish-American composer and dancer George M. Cohan, laureate of the American Dream.However, the outdated propagandist patriotism and the use of blackface create discomfort that demands critical reflection. These problematic aspects overshadow the film's entertainment value, making it a difficult watch today.
Production Company:
- Warner Bros.
Release Date:Jun 6, 1942
Duration:2 h 6 m
Rating:TV-G
Tagline:Based on the story of GEORGE M. COHAN with the Greatest of all his Great Music
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 3 Wins & 8 Nominations
Photoplay Awards
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations





























