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 stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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.