Grease (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1978, Grease is a comedy and romance film directed by Randal Kleiser, running about 110 minutes. “Grease is the word.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Australian good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance despite their eccentric friends?
Who’s in it. Grease stars John Travolta as Danny Zuko, Olivia Newton-John as Sandy Olsson, Stockard Channing as Betty Rizzo and Jeff Conaway as Kenickie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Grease has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $181.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grease page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grease tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grease (1978)?
- In US, Grease is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grease worth watching?
- Grease holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Grease?
- Grease stars John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway and Barry Pearl.
- When was Grease released?
- Grease was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.