A Song Is Born
Directed by Howard Hawks
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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Top cast
Danny Kaye
Hobart Frisbee
Virginia Mayo
Honey Swanson
Benny Goodman
Professor Magenbruch
Tommy Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey
Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
Lionel Hampton
Lionel Hampton
Charlie Barnet
Charlie Barnet
Mel Powell
Mel Powell
Ford Washington Lee
Buck
John 'Bubbles' Sublett
Bubbles
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Song Is Born online?
As of September 1, 2026, A Song Is Born is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is A Song Is Born on Netflix?
No — A Song Is Born is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome instead.
Can I rent or buy A Song Is Born online?
Yes. In United States, A Song Is Born can be rented on Amazon Video and purchased on Amazon Video.
In which countries can I stream A Song Is Born?
As of September 1, 2026, A Song Is Born is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 1, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
