Around the World in Eighty Days (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1956, Around the World in Eighty Days is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Michael Anderson, running about 182 minutes. “It's a wonderful world, if you'll only take the time to go around it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
Who’s in it. Around the World in Eighty Days stars David Niven as Phileas Fogg, Cantinflas as Passepartout, Finlay Currie as Whist Partner and Robert Morley as Ralph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Around the World in Eighty Days has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42M at the box office.
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 Around the World in Eighty Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Around the World in Eighty Days tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Around the World in Eighty Days (1956)?
- In US, Around the World in Eighty Days 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 Around the World in Eighty Days worth watching?
- Around the World in Eighty Days holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Around the World in Eighty Days?
- Around the World in Eighty Days stars David Niven, Cantinflas, Finlay Currie, Robert Morley and Charles Boyer.
- When was Around the World in Eighty Days released?
- Around the World in Eighty Days was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 182 minutes.