Under the Rainbow (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1981, Under the Rainbow is a comedy film directed by Steve Rash, running about 98 minutes. “Who knew so many little people would throw such a huge party?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In World War II era Los Angeles, the manager of the Culver Hotel leaves his nephew in charge for a weekend. The nephew changes the name to the Hotel Rainbow and overbooks with royalty, assassins, secret agents, Japanese tourists, and munchkins. Secret Service agent Bruce Thorpe and casting director Annie Clark find romance amidst the intrigue and confusion.
Who’s in it. Under the Rainbow stars Chevy Chase as Bruce Thorpe, Carrie Fisher as Annie Clark, Eve Arden as The Duchess and Joseph Maher as The Duke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Under the Rainbow has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Rainbow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Rainbow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Rainbow (1981)?
- In US, Under the Rainbow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under the Rainbow worth watching?
- Under the Rainbow holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Rainbow?
- Under the Rainbow stars Chevy Chase, Carrie Fisher, Eve Arden, Joseph Maher and Robert Donner.
- When was Under the Rainbow released?
- Under the Rainbow was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.