Singin' in the Rain

G

Released Apr 10, 1952

1h 42m

Musical

Comedy

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A spoof of the turmoil that afflicted the movie industry in the late 1920s when movies went from silent to sound. When two silent movie stars', Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont, latest movie is made into a musical a chorus girl is brought in to dub Lina's speaking and singing. Don is on top of the world until Lina finds out.

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Critics Consensus

Clever, incisive, and funny, Singin' in the Rain is a masterpiece of the classical Hollywood musical.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

To put it bluntly, this is one of the funniest films ever made.

Rated: 4/4

May 20, 2022

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Jake Cole

Slant Magazine

Warner Bros. gives its greatest musical yet another substantial home-video upgrade with a gorgeous 4K disc that maximizes the films visual and auditory ravishments.

Apr 26, 2022

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Ed Potton

Times (UK)

Is Singin' in the Rain the finest movie musical of them all? There are none better in my book.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 20, 2019

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Alejandro Turdo

Hoy Sale Cine

Singin' in the Rain is simply the pinnacle of golden Hollywood magic. The most playful and cheerful depiction of the big studios era as it was actually unfolding. Amazing dancing sequences, tong in cheek dialogues, sharp self-awareness. Truly Magical.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 9, 2024

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Zita Short

InSession Film

You would never know that this wasn’t produced with the intention of creating a near-perfect masterpiece. The results of the difficult production are seamless.

Feb 2, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

[It] has been hailed as the greatest American musical ever made. It’s certainly one of the most fun, a knockabout reimagining of the transition from silent to sound movies: lousy history but a blast of singing, dancing, romance, energy and color.

Jan 7, 2023

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Alan g

A great movie. Great acting, great plot great singing. Great Debbie Reynolds, great Jean Hagen, great Gene Kelly, great Don Oconnor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/05/24

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Paul S

One of my all time favorites. The singing and dancing are wonderful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/21/24

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Ariel V

One of the most memorable musicals in Cinema History.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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alan g

Perhaps the greatest movie musical ever made. Great acting, great singing, great dancing. Still fresh after 72 years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/26/24

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matthias s

"Singing in the Rain" is a delightful romp through Hollywood's golden age that left me tapping my toes and grinning from ear to ear. As someone who never knew the plot until now, diving into this film about film was an absolute treat. The incredible music, which I was only familiar with through the catchy soundtrack, was even more enchanting when paired with the visual spectacle on screen. The humor is timeless, delivering laughs that still hit the mark today. This timeless classic holds up perfectly, proving its enduring charm. As a fan of film history and musicals, this movie was a match made in heaven for me. Plus, who wouldn't want a friend like Cosmo? The camaraderie and chemistry among the characters were palpable, making every scene a joy to watch. From start to finish, I was thoroughly entertained, and that ending? Pure cinematic magic. I'm so glad I finally watched it, and I can't wait to revisit this gem again and again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/25/24

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The Wandering D

Such a fun film. This movie really shows what a musical is all about and how much of a joy they can be to watch!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/13/24

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Synopsis

A spoof of the turmoil that afflicted the movie industry in the late 1920s when movies went from silent to sound. When two silent movie stars', Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont, latest movie is made into a musical a chorus girl is brought in to dub Lina's speaking and singing. Don is on top of the world until Lina finds out.

Director: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
Producer: Arthur Freed
Screenwriter: Betty Comden, Adolph Green
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: G
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 10, 1952, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.9K
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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