Finian's Rainbow (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1968, Finian's Rainbow is a fantasy, family and romance film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 144 minutes. “Let yourself glow.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Irish immigrant and his daughter arrive in Kentucky with a magical piece of gold that alters the course of several lives, including those of a struggling farmer and an African American community facing persecution from a bigoted politician.
Who’s in it. Finian's Rainbow stars Fred Astaire as Finian McLonergan, Petula Clark as Sharon McLonergan, Tommy Steele as 'Og' the Leprechaun and Don Francks as Woody Mahoney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Finian's Rainbow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.6M 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 Finian's Rainbow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Finian's Rainbow tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Finian's Rainbow (1968)?
- In US, Finian's Rainbow 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 Finian's Rainbow worth watching?
- Finian's Rainbow holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Finian's Rainbow?
- Finian's Rainbow stars Fred Astaire, Petula Clark, Tommy Steele, Don Francks and Keenan Wynn.
- When was Finian's Rainbow released?
- Finian's Rainbow was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.