The Red Danube (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1949, The Red Danube is a drama, war and romance film directed by George Sidney, running about 119 minutes. “Beautiful Maria...the four lives that touched hers were never the same again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Russian ballerina in Vienna tries to flee KGB agents and defect.
Who’s in it. The Red Danube stars Walter Pidgeon as Col. Michael S. 'Hooky' Nicobar, Ethel Barrymore as Mother Superior ('Mother Auxilia'), Peter Lawford as Major John 'Twingo' McPhimister and Angela Lansbury as Audrey Quail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Red Danube 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Danube page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Danube tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Danube (1949)?
- In US, The Red Danube is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Red Danube worth watching?
- The Red Danube holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Danube?
- The Red Danube stars Walter Pidgeon, Ethel Barrymore, Peter Lawford, Angela Lansbury and Janet Leigh.
- When was The Red Danube released?
- The Red Danube was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.