The Band Wagon (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1953, The Band Wagon is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 112 minutes. “Get Aboard!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Broadway artiste turns a faded film star's comeback vehicle into an artsy flop.
Who’s in it. The Band Wagon stars Fred Astaire as Tony Hunter, Cyd Charisse as Gabrielle Gerard, Oscar Levant as Lester Marton and Nanette Fabray as Lily Marton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Band Wagon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix 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 The Band Wagon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Band Wagon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Band Wagon (1953)?
- In US, The Band Wagon is available to stream on IndieFlix, 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 The Band Wagon worth watching?
- The Band Wagon holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Band Wagon?
- The Band Wagon stars Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Oscar Levant, Nanette Fabray and Jack Buchanan.
- When was The Band Wagon released?
- The Band Wagon was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.