Invitation to the Dance (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1956, Invitation to the Dance is a fantasy and music film directed by Gene Kelly, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Three completely different stories are told through dance.
Who’s in it. Invitation to the Dance stars Gene Kelly as Host / Pierrot / The Marine / Sinbad, Igor Youskevitch as The Lover / The Artist, Claire Sombert as The Loved and Tamara Toumanova as The Streetwalker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Invitation to the Dance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Invitation to the Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invitation to the Dance 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 Invitation to the Dance (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Invitation to the Dance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Invitation to the Dance worth watching?
- Invitation to the Dance holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Invitation to the Dance?
- Invitation to the Dance stars Gene Kelly, Igor Youskevitch, Claire Sombert, Tamara Toumanova and Diana Adams.