One Touch of Venus (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1955, One Touch of Venus is a comedy, fantasy, romance and music film directed by George Schaefer, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. While touring a museum, Rodney Hatch, an unremarkable barber, places an engagement ring intended for his girlfriend on the hand of a statue of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. From Mount Olympus, Venus witnesses the event and decides to visit Rodney on Earth by magically inhabiting the statue. Hilarity ensues when she starts to fall in love with Rodney and competes with his girlfriend for his attentions. This television version of Kurt Weill's successful Broadway musical is much more faithful to the stage version than the 1948 Ava Gardner film, which changed the story considerably and cut most of the songs.
Who’s in it. One Touch of Venus stars Janet Blair as Venus, Russell Nype as Rodney Hatch, George Gaynes as Whitelaw Savory and Laurel Shelby as Molly Grant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, One Touch of Venus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Touch of Venus page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Touch of Venus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Touch of Venus (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for One Touch of Venus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is One Touch of Venus worth watching?
- One Touch of Venus holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in One Touch of Venus?
- One Touch of Venus stars Janet Blair, Russell Nype, George Gaynes, Laurel Shelby and Mort Marshall.
- When was One Touch of Venus released?
- One Touch of Venus was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.