Rhapsody in Blue (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1945, Rhapsody in Blue is a drama, romance and music film directed by Irving Rapper, running about 140 minutes. “The jubilant story of George Gershwin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fictionalized biography of George Gershwin and his fight to bring serious music to Broadway.
Who’s in it. Rhapsody in Blue stars Robert Alda as George Gershwin, Joan Leslie as Julie Adams, Alexis Smith as Christine Gilbert and Charles Coburn as Max Dreyfus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Rhapsody in Blue 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 Rhapsody in Blue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rhapsody in Blue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rhapsody in Blue (1945)?
- In US, Rhapsody in Blue 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 Rhapsody in Blue worth watching?
- Rhapsody in Blue holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rhapsody in Blue?
- Rhapsody in Blue stars Robert Alda, Joan Leslie, Alexis Smith, Charles Coburn and Julie Bishop.
- When was Rhapsody in Blue released?
- Rhapsody in Blue was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.