Brigadoon (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1954, Brigadoon is a fantasy, romance and music film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 108 minutes. “NOW BIGGER THAN EVER IN THE BEAUTY OF COLOR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Americans Jeff and Tommy, hunting in Scotland, stumble upon a village - Brigadoon. They soon learn that the town appears once every 100 years in order to preserve its peace and special beauty. The citizens go to bed at night and when they wake up, it's 100 years later. Tommy falls in love with a beautiful young woman, Fiona, and is torn between staying or going back to his hectic life in New York.
Who’s in it. Brigadoon stars Gene Kelly as Tommy Albright, Van Johnson as Jeff Douglas, Cyd Charisse as Fiona Campbell and Barry Jones as Mr. Lundie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Brigadoon 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 Brigadoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brigadoon 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 Brigadoon (1954)?
- In US, Brigadoon 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 Brigadoon worth watching?
- Brigadoon holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brigadoon?
- Brigadoon stars Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, Cyd Charisse, Barry Jones and Elaine Stewart.
- When was Brigadoon released?
- Brigadoon was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.