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The Magnificent Yankee

5.919501h 20mNRMovieDrama

Biography of celebrated American jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes.

DirectorJohn Sturges
WriterEmmet Lavery
ProducerArmand Deutsch

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Sturges

LCLouis Calhern
Louis Calhern
Oliver Wendell Holmes
AHAnn Harding
Ann Harding
Fanny Bowditch Holmes
EFEduard Franz
Eduard Franz
Louis Brandeis
POPhilip Ober
Philip Ober
Owen Wister / Narrator (voice)
IWIan Wolfe
Ian Wolfe
Adams
EEEdith Evanson
Edith Evanson
Annie Gough
HAHerbert Anderson
Herbert Anderson
Baxter
RARichard Anderson
Richard Anderson
Reynolds
JLJimmy Lydon
Jimmy Lydon
Clinton
DA
David Alpert
Secretary (uncredited)
AAArthur Anderson
Arthur Anderson
Court Clerk (uncredited)
RB
Robert Board
Secretary (uncredited)

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The Magnificent Yankee — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Magnificent Yankee?

The Magnificent Yankee isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Magnificent Yankee on Netflix?

No, The Magnificent Yankee is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Magnificent Yankee on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Magnificent Yankee isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Magnificent Yankee for free?

The Magnificent Yankee isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Magnificent Yankee based on a true story?

Yes — The Magnificent Yankee is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).