Easter Parade (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1948, Easter Parade is a romance and music film directed by Charles Walters, running about 103 minutes. “The Happiest Musical Ever Made is Irving Berlin's Easter Parade” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the day before Easter in 1911, Don Hewes is crushed when his dancing partner (and object of affection) Nadine Hale refuses to start a new contract with him. To prove Nadine's not important to him, Don acquires innocent new protege Hannah Brown, vowing to make her a star in time for next year's Easter parade.
Who’s in it. Easter Parade stars Judy Garland as Hannah Brown, Fred Astaire as Don Hewes, Peter Lawford as Jonathan Harrow III and Ann Miller as Nadine Hale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Easter Parade has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Easter Parade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Easter Parade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Easter Parade (1948)?
- In US, Easter Parade 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 Easter Parade worth watching?
- Easter Parade holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Easter Parade?
- Easter Parade stars Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Peter Lawford, Ann Miller and Jules Munshin.
- When was Easter Parade released?
- Easter Parade was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.