April in Paris (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1952, April in Paris is a comedy, romance and music film directed by David Butler, running about 100 minutes. “When they sing... your heart dances! When they dance... your heart sings!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A series of misunderstandings leads to a chorus girl traveling to Paris to represent the American theater, where she falls in love with a befuddled bureaucrat.
Who’s in it. April in Paris stars Doris Day as Ethel S. 'Dynamite' Jackson, Ray Bolger as Sam Winthrop Putnam, Claude Dauphin as Philippe Fouquet and Eve Miller as Marcia Sherman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, April in Paris has proved divisive with audiences.
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 April in Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of April in Paris tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch April in Paris (1952)?
- In US, April in Paris 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 April in Paris worth watching?
- April in Paris holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in April in Paris?
- April in Paris stars Doris Day, Ray Bolger, Claude Dauphin, Eve Miller and George Givot.
- When was April in Paris released?
- April in Paris was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.