Kiss Me Kate (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1953, Kiss Me Kate is a comedy, romance and music film directed by George Sidney, running about 109 minutes. “The Greatest of All Great MGM MUsicals... Bigger, Better Blushin-er than the famed Broadway Smash Hit” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fred and Lilli are a divorced pair of actors who are brought together by Cole Porter who has written a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play. A fight on the opening night threatens the production, as well as two thugs who have the mistaken idea that Fred owes their boss money and insist on staying next to him all night.
Who’s in it. Kiss Me Kate stars Kathryn Grayson as Lilli Vanessi / Katherine "Kate", Howard Keel as Fred Graham / Petruchio, Ann Miller as Lois Lane / Bianca and Keenan Wynn as Lippy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kiss Me Kate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 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 (1953)?
- In US, Kiss Me Kate is available to 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 Kiss Me Kate worth watching?
- Kiss Me Kate holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Kiss Me Kate?
- Kiss Me Kate stars Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, Keenan Wynn and Bobby Van.
- When was Kiss Me Kate released?
- Kiss Me Kate was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.