Silk Stockings (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1957, Silk Stockings is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Rouben Mamoulian, running about 117 minutes. “Sheer delight!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After three bumbling Soviet agents fail in their mission to retrieve a straying Soviet composer from Paris, the beautiful, ultra-serious Ninotchka is sent to complete their mission and to retrieve them. She starts out condemning the decadent West, but gradually falls under its spell—with the help of an American movie producer. A remake of Ninotchka (1939).
Who’s in it. Silk Stockings stars Fred Astaire as Steve Canfield, Cyd Charisse as Ninotchka Yoschenko, Janis Paige as Peggy Dayton and Peter Lorre as Brankov, Commisar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Silk Stockings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Silk Stockings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silk Stockings tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silk Stockings (1957)?
- In US, Silk Stockings 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 Silk Stockings worth watching?
- Silk Stockings holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silk Stockings?
- Silk Stockings stars Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Janis Paige, Peter Lorre and George Tobias.
- When was Silk Stockings released?
- Silk Stockings was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.