Road to Rio (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1947, Road to Rio is a comedy film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 100 minutes. “Take a New Year Cruise to Rio with the Screen's Top Laughter Trio!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scat Sweeney, and Hot Lips Barton, two out of work musicians, stow away on board a Rio bound ship, after accidentally setting fire to the big top of a circus. They then get mixed up with a potential suicide Lucia, who first thanks them, then unexpectedly turns them over to the ship's captain. When they find out that she has been hypnotized, to go through a marriage of convenience, when the ship reaches Rio, the boys turn up at the ceremony, in order to stop the wedding, and to help catch the crooks.
Who’s in it. Road to Rio stars Bing Crosby as Scat Sweeney, Bob Hope as Hot Lips Barton, Dorothy Lamour as Lucia Maria de Andrade and Gale Sondergaard as Catherine Vail, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Road to Rio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Road to Rio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Road to Rio tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Road to Rio (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Road to Rio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Road to Rio worth watching?
- Road to Rio holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Road to Rio?
- Road to Rio stars Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Gale Sondergaard and Frank Faylen.
- When was Road to Rio released?
- Road to Rio was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.