# Singin' in the Rain (1952) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/singin-in-the-rain-1952/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 85/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 87% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Runtime | 103 min |

## Quick answer

Singin' in the Rain (1952) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #88 (8.3/10) — Singin' in the Rain remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 79/100. Directed by Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #88 (8.3/10) — Singin' in the Rain remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.

## Cast

Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell, Cyd Charisse, Douglas Fowley, Rita Moreno, Mae Clarke, Bess Flowers

## Where to watch

Global: HBO Max
the United States: HBO Max
the United Kingdom: HBO Max, Sky Cinema
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is Singin' in the Rain worth watching?**
Singin' in the Rain holds a 82% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #88 (8.3/10) — Singin' in the Rain remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Singin' in the Rain about?**
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.

**Who directed Singin' in the Rain?**
Singin' in the Rain (1952) was directed by Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Singin' in the Rain?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (85/100), Metascore (79/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.3/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Singin' in the Rain?**
Singin' in the Rain is streaming on HBO Max; on HBO Max in the United States; on HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Availability varies by region.

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