Can-Can (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1960, Can-Can is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Walter Lang, running about 131 minutes. “The Entertainment Event of the Year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Parisian nightclub owner Simone Pistache is known for her performances of the can-can, which attracts the ire of the self-righteous Judge Philipe Forrestier. He hatches a plot to photograph her in the act but ends up falling for her — much to the chagrin of her boyfriend, lawyer François Durnais.
Who’s in it. Can-Can stars Frank Sinatra as François Durnais, Shirley MacLaine as Simone Pistache, Maurice Chevalier as Paul Barriere and Louis Jourdan as Philipe Forrestier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Can-Can 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 Can-Can page.
If you liked it. Fans of Can-Can tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Can-Can (1960)?
- In US, Can-Can 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 Can-Can worth watching?
- Can-Can holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Can-Can?
- Can-Can stars Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine, Maurice Chevalier, Louis Jourdan and Juliet Prowse.
- When was Can-Can released?
- Can-Can was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.