Let's Dance (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1950, Let's Dance is a comedy and romance film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 112 minutes. “HEARTS ARE DANCING WITH JOY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Years after the death of her husband, Kitty McNeil takes her son and flees from the home of her wealthy and controlling mother-in-law. Alone and jobless in New York, she runs into an old flame, her USO partner Donald Elwood, who agrees to help her fight for custody of the child.
Who’s in it. Let's Dance stars Betty Hutton as Kitty McNeil, Fred Astaire as Donald Elwood, Roland Young as Edmund Pohlwhistle and Ruth Warrick as Carola Everett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Let's Dance 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let's Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let's Dance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let's Dance (1950)?
- In US, Let's Dance is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Let's Dance worth watching?
- Let's Dance holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Let's Dance?
- Let's Dance stars Betty Hutton, Fred Astaire, Roland Young, Ruth Warrick and Lucile Watson.