The Barkleys of Broadway (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1949, The Barkleys of Broadway is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Charles Walters, running about 108 minutes. “Joyously Together Again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Josh and Dinah Barkley are a successful musical-comedy team, known for their stormy but passionate relationship. Dinah feels overshadowed by Josh and limited by the lighthearted musical roles he directs her in. So she decides to stretch her skills by taking a role in a serious drama, directed by another man.
Who’s in it. The Barkleys of Broadway stars Fred Astaire as Josh Barkley, Ginger Rogers as Dinah Barkley, Oscar Levant as Ezra Millar and Billie Burke as Mme Livingston Belney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Barkleys of Broadway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
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 The Barkleys of Broadway page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Barkleys of Broadway tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Barkleys of Broadway (1949)?
- In US, The Barkleys of Broadway 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 The Barkleys of Broadway worth watching?
- The Barkleys of Broadway holds an audience score of 6.9 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 The Barkleys of Broadway?
- The Barkleys of Broadway stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Oscar Levant, Billie Burke and Jacques François.
- When was The Barkleys of Broadway released?
- The Barkleys of Broadway was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.
