Flying Down to Rio (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1933, Flying Down to Rio is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Thornton Freeland, running about 89 minutes. “Too big for the world... So they staged it in the clouds... Too beautiful for words... So they set it to music!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dance band leader finds love and success in Brazil.
Who’s in it. Flying Down to Rio stars Dolores del Río as Belinha De Rezende, Gene Raymond as Roger Bond, Raul Roulien as Júlio Rubeiro and Ginger Rogers as Honey Hale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Flying Down to Rio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Flying Down to Rio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flying Down to Rio tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flying Down to Rio (1933)?
- In US, Flying Down to Rio is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Flying Down to Rio worth watching?
- Flying Down to Rio holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Flying Down to Rio?
- Flying Down to Rio stars Dolores del Río, Gene Raymond, Raul Roulien, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.