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Singin' in the Rain

Directed by Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen · 1952 ·

Short answer

Is Singin' in the Rain worth watching?

Yes. Singin' in the Rain (1952) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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85% Editorial Rating
87% Audience snapshot · excluded
79 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 43m
Age rating
G (US) · U (UK) · G (Australia) · PG (Singapore) · G (Philippines)
Cast
Gene Kelly , Donald O'Connor , Debbie Reynolds , Jean Hagen , Millard Mitchell , Cyd Charisse , Douglas Fowley , Rita Moreno , Mae Clarke , Bess Flowers
Streaming
HBO Max
Language
English

Also known as Cantando bajo la lluvia Chantons sous la pluie Du sollst mein Glücksstern sein Cantando na Chuva 雨に唄えば 사랑은 비를 타고 雨中曲 萬花嬉春

Where to watch

  • HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Singin' in the Rain by country

Country Streaming on
Japan U-NEXT
United Kingdom HBO Max, Sky Cinema
United States HBO Max

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, romance pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Singin' in the Rain worth watching?

    Yes — Singin' in the Rain earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, romance pick.

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Singin' in the Rain: frequently asked questions

    Is Singin' in the Rain worth watching?

    Yes. Singin' in the Rain (1952) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Singin' in the Rain?

    In the United States, Singin' in the Rain streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Singin' in the Rain?

    Singin' in the Rain runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

    What is Singin' in the Rain rated?

    Singin' in the Rain is rated G in the United States, U in the UK, G in Australia, PG in Singapore and G in the Philippines. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Singin' in the Rain?

    Singin' in the Rain is directed by Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen and stars Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, Millard Mitchell.

    What is the Metascore for Singin' in the Rain?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Singin' in the Rain is 79 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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