Blue Skies (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1946, Blue Skies is a comedy and romance film directed by Mark Sandrich, running about 104 minutes. “It's the nearest thing to Heaven!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jed Potter looks back on a love triangle conducted over the course of years and between musical numbers. Dancer Jed loves showgirl Mary, who loves compulsive nightclub-opener Johnny, who can't stay committed to anything in life for very long.
Who’s in it. Blue Skies stars Bing Crosby as Johnny Adams, Fred Astaire as Jed Potter, Joan Caulfield as Mary O'Hara and Billy De Wolfe as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Blue Skies 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 Blue Skies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Skies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blue Skies (1946)?
- In US, Blue Skies 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 Blue Skies worth watching?
- Blue Skies holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Skies?
- Blue Skies stars Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Joan Caulfield, Billy De Wolfe and Olga San Juan.
- When was Blue Skies released?
- Blue Skies was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.