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The Benny Goodman Story

6.419561h 56mMovieDramaMusic

Young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a music professor. He is advised to play whichever kind of music he likes best, but to make a living, Benny begins by joining the Ben Pollack traveling band.

DirectorValentine Davies
WriterValentine Davies
ProducerAaron Rosenberg

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Not available in India
Streaming in 1 other country

The Benny Goodman Story isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Spain. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Valentine Davies

SASteve Allen
Steve Allen
Benny Goodman
DRDonna Reed
Donna Reed
Alice Hammond
BGBerta Gersten
Berta Gersten
Mama Goodman
BTBarry Truex
Barry Truex
Benny Goodman (age 16)
HAHerbert Anderson
Herbert Anderson
John Hammond Jr.
RSRobert F. Simon
Robert F. Simon
Papa Dave Goodman
HA
Hy Averback
Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
SSSammy Davis Sr.
Sammy Davis Sr.
Fletcher Henderson
DWDick Winslow
Dick Winslow
Gil Rodin
SMShepard Menken
Shepard Menken
Harry Goodman
JKJack Kruschen
Jack Kruschen
'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
WGWilton Graff
Wilton Graff
John Hammond Sr.

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The Benny Goodman Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Benny Goodman Story?

The Benny Goodman Story isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Spain. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Benny Goodman Story on Netflix?

No, The Benny Goodman Story is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is The Benny Goodman Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Benny Goodman Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch The Benny Goodman Story for free?

The Benny Goodman Story isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is The Benny Goodman Story based on a true story?

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