Girl from Rio (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 0.5
Released in 1939, Girl from Rio is a crime film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 62 minutes. “HER SMOLDERING KISSES SET THE MEN ON FIRE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A newsman helps a Brazilian singer get her brother out of trouble in New York.
Who’s in it. Girl from Rio stars Movita as Marquita Romero, Warren Hull as Steven Ward, Alan Baldwin as Carlos Romero aka Carl Templeton and Kay Linaker as Vicki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 0.5/10, Girl from Rio has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Girl from Rio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Girl from Rio tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Girl from Rio (1939)?
- In US, Girl from Rio is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Girl from Rio worth watching?
- Girl from Rio holds an audience score of 0.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Girl from Rio?
- Girl from Rio stars Movita, Warren Hull, Alan Baldwin, Kay Linaker and Clay Clement.
- When was Girl from Rio released?
- Girl from Rio was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.