Carefree (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1938, Carefree is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Mark Sandrich, running about 83 minutes. “Together again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Tony Flagg's friend Steven has problems in the relationship with his fiancée Amanda, so he persuades her to visit Tony. After some minor misunderstandings, she falls in love with him. When he tries to use hypnosis to strengthen her feelings for Steven, things get complicated.
Who’s in it. Carefree stars Fred Astaire as Tony Flagg, Ginger Rogers as Amanda Cooper, Ralph Bellamy as Stephen Arden and Luella Gear as Aunt Cora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Carefree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carefree page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carefree tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carefree (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carefree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Carefree worth watching?
- Carefree holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Carefree?
- Carefree stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Ralph Bellamy, Luella Gear and Jack Carson.
- When was Carefree released?
- Carefree was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.