Romance on the High Seas (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1948, Romance on the High Seas is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 99 minutes. “Romance and Laughter...under a Rio moon!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Georgia Garrett is sent by jealous wife Elvira Kent on an ocean cruise to masquerade as herself while she secretly stays home to catch her husband cheating. Meanwhile equally suspicious husband Michael Kent has sent a private eye on the same cruise to catch his wife cheating. Love and confusion ensues along with plenty of musical numbers.
Who’s in it. Romance on the High Seas stars Jack Carson as Peter Virgil, Janis Paige as Mrs. Elvira Kent, Don DeFore as Mr. Michael Kent and Doris Day as Miss Georgia Garrett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Romance on the High Seas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Romance on the High Seas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romance on the High Seas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romance on the High Seas (1948)?
- In US, Romance on the High Seas is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Romance on the High Seas worth watching?
- Romance on the High Seas holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Romance on the High Seas?
- Romance on the High Seas stars Jack Carson, Janis Paige, Don DeFore, Doris Day and Oscar Levant.
- When was Romance on the High Seas released?
- Romance on the High Seas was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.