Nancy Goes to Rio (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1950, Nancy Goes to Rio is a comedy and music film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 100 minutes. “It's Eastertime...time for M-G-M's TECHNICOLOR treat with a musical beat!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mother and daughter compete over same singing role and, unbeknownst to each other, the same man.
Who’s in it. Nancy Goes to Rio stars Ann Sothern as Frances Elliott, Jane Powell as Nancy Barklay, Barry Sullivan as Paul Berten and Carmen Miranda as Marina Rodrigues, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Nancy Goes to Rio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nancy Goes to Rio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nancy Goes to Rio tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)?
- In US, Nancy Goes to Rio is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nancy Goes to Rio worth watching?
- Nancy Goes to Rio holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nancy Goes to Rio?
- Nancy Goes to Rio stars Ann Sothern, Jane Powell, Barry Sullivan, Carmen Miranda and Louis Calhern.
- When was Nancy Goes to Rio released?
- Nancy Goes to Rio was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.