Singin' in the Rain (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1952, Singin' in the Rain is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Stanley Donen, running about 103 minutes. “What a Glorious Feeling!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.
Who’s in it. Singin' in the Rain stars Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood, Donald O'Connor as Cosmo Brown, Debbie Reynolds as Kathy Selden and Jean Hagen as Lina Lamont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Singin' in the Rain sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $7.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 Singin' in the Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Singin' in the Rain tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Singin' in the Rain (1952)?
- In US, Singin' in the Rain is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 Singin' in the Rain worth watching?
- Singin' in the Rain holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Singin' in the Rain?
- Singin' in the Rain stars Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen and Millard Mitchell.
- When was Singin' in the Rain released?
- Singin' in the Rain was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.