Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Genre Guide: Story, Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
James Stewart as Jefferson Smith; Jean Arthur as Clarissa Saunders; Claude Rains as Joseph Paine; Edward Arnold as Jim Taylor; Guy Kibbee as Governor Hopper; Thomas Mitchell as Diz Moore; Eugene Pallette as Chick McGann; Beulah Bondi as Ma Smith
About Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington?
James Stewart as Jefferson Smith; Jean Arthur as Clarissa Saunders; Claude Rains as Joseph Paine; Edward Arnold as Jim Taylor; Guy Kibbee as Governor Hopper; Thomas Mitchell as Diz Moore; Eugene Pallette as Chick McGann; Beulah Bondi as Ma Smith
Is this Mr. Smith Goes to Washington guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



