An American in Paris (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1951, An American in Paris is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 113 minutes. “What a joy! It's M-G-M's Technicolor musical!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jerry Mulligan is an exuberant American expatriate in Paris trying to make a reputation as a painter. His friend Adam is a struggling concert pianist who's a long time associate of a famous French singer, Henri Baurel. A lonely society woman, Milo Roberts, takes Jerry under her wing and supports him, but is interested in more than his art.
Who’s in it. An American in Paris stars Gene Kelly as Jerry Mulligan, Leslie Caron as Lise Bouvier, Oscar Levant as Adam Cook and Georges Guétary as Henri Baurel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, An American in Paris has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
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 An American in Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of An American in Paris tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An American in Paris (1951)?
- In US, An American in Paris 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 An American in Paris worth watching?
- An American in Paris holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in An American in Paris?
- An American in Paris stars Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary and Nina Foch.
- When was An American in Paris released?
- An American in Paris was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.