
Anchors Aweigh
ON WAVES OF SONG, LAUGHTER AND ROMANCE ! TWO LOVE-LOST SAILORS ON A FOUR-DAY LEAVE OF FUN AND FRIVOLITY !
Directed by George Sidney
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A buoyant, music-filled romantic comedy about sailors on leave, built entirely on charm, song, and the joy of helping others find love.
Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.
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Questions people ask
Is Anchors Aweigh easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.
Is Anchors Aweigh scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is Anchors Aweigh sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Does Anchors Aweigh end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Anchors Aweigh violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Anchors Aweigh
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Anchors Aweigh
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Anchors Aweigh, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Anchors Aweigh, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Anchors Aweigh, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































