Kiss Me Kate (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2003, Kiss Me Kate is a comedy and music film directed by Chris Hunt, running about 144 minutes. “The Showmance Must Go On!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cole Porter's beloved classic receives "Another Op'nin, Another Show", in this masterful 1999 London revival of the Tony Award winning musical Kiss Me, Kate! When the egotistical Fred Graham mounts a musical adaptation of The Taming of The Shrew (with himself as director, producer, and star) he’s got the perfect leading lady in mind: his movie star ex-wife! The fireworks both onstage and off between the two seem destined to explode the entire production…or will a romantic flame that’s Too Darn Hot be rekindled? With backstage shenanigans, gangsters brushing up their Shakespeare, and a collection of Porter tunes that any Tom, Dick, or Harry will love, Kiss Me, Kate remains an all-time favorite of musical fans from Padua to Peoria.
Who’s in it. Kiss Me Kate stars Brent Barrett as Fred Graham / Petruchio, Rachel York as Lilli Vanessi / Katherine, Michael Berresse as Bill Calhoun / Lucentio and Nolan Frederick as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Kiss Me Kate has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kiss Me Kate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kiss Me Kate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kiss Me Kate (2003)?
- In US, Kiss Me Kate is available to stream on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kiss Me Kate worth watching?
- Kiss Me Kate holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kiss Me Kate?
- Kiss Me Kate stars Brent Barrett, Rachel York, Michael Berresse, Nolan Frederick and Nicholas Colicos.
- When was Kiss Me Kate released?
- Kiss Me Kate was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.