Xanadu (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1980, Xanadu is a fantasy, romance and science fiction film directed by Robert Greenwald, running about 96 minutes. “A Fantasy, A Musical, A Place Where Dreams Come True.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A beautiful muse inspires an artist and his older friend to convert a dilapidated auditorium into a lavish rollerskating club.
Who’s in it. Xanadu stars Olivia Newton-John as Kira, Gene Kelly as Danny McGuire, Michael Beck as Sonny Malone and James Sloyan as Simpson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Xanadu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Xanadu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Xanadu tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Xanadu (1980)?
- In US, Xanadu is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Xanadu worth watching?
- Xanadu holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Xanadu?
- Xanadu stars Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck, James Sloyan and Katie Hanley.
- When was Xanadu released?
- Xanadu was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.