Overview
A sharpshooting romance set against the backdrop of the Wild West, filled with unforgettable music and laughter.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- exuberant
- witty
- romantic
- classic movie night
- musical singalong
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the film as an exuberant and highly entertaining MGM musical, especially notable for its songs, colorful production, and Betty Hutton’s forceful star performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The MGM production uses Technicolor presentation and expansive musical numbers to amplify Annie's show-business world.
The plot explicitly treats Annie Oakley loosely, transforming the sharpshooter into an exuberant American entertainment icon.
Annie and Frank meet at a shooting match and their romance develops through rivalry over sharpshooting and stage status.
Annie joins Frank in Col. Cody's Wild West Show, touring before royalty and general audiences as performers.
Films like Annie Get Your Gun, and why
Calamity Jane
Technicolor musical comedy combining romance, show-business spectacle, and larger-than-life performers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Classic Hollywood western musical with comic romance, staged performance numbers, and colorful frontier iconography
Show Boat
MGM musical built around romantic rivalry, theatrical spectacle, and exuberant song-and-dance production
The Music Man
Period musical comedy featuring courtship, performance culture, and broad star-driven energy
Movie Details
- Director
- George Sidney
- Release Date
- 1950-05-17
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (88)
Cast
- Betty Hutton
- Howard Keel
- Louis Calhern
- J. Carrol Naish
- Edward Arnold
- Keenan Wynn
- Benay Venuta
- Clinton Sundberg
- Dorothy Abbott
- Bette Arlen
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Annie Get Your Gun about?
- A dazzling MGM musical western turns sharpshooter Annie Oakley’s competitive romance with Frank Butler into exuberant frontier showmanship.
- What is Annie Get Your Gun like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Annie Get Your Gun as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Annie Get Your Gun violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Annie Get Your Gun.
- What did critics think of Annie Get Your Gun?
- Critics broadly regard the film as an exuberant and highly entertaining MGM musical, especially notable for its songs, colorful production, and Betty Hutton’s forceful star performance.
- Which films are like Annie Get Your Gun?
- Films with a similar feel include Calamity Jane, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Show Boat, and The Music Man.
- How long is Annie Get Your Gun?
- Annie Get Your Gun runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Annie Get Your Gun?
- In United States, Annie Get Your Gun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
