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An American in Paris

1951Movie1 h 53 minG

MusicRomance
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic836.6Rotten Tomatoes95%78%

A romantic, hopeful music movie about show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

What a joy! It's M-G-M's Technicolor musical!

Jerry Mulligan is an exuberant American expatriate in Paris trying to make a reputation as a painter. His friend Adam is a struggling concert pianist who's a long time associate of a famous French singer, Henri Baurel. A lonely society woman, Milo Roberts, takes Jerry under her wing and supports him, but is interested in more than his art.

Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood Musical
  • Romantic Paris
  • Exuberant and Colorful
  • Post-War Optimism
  • Showbiz Dreams
  • Timeless Romance
  • Iconic Choreography
  • Nostalgic Charm

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Vincente Minnelli
Written by
Alan Jay Lerner
Produced by
Arthur Freed
Music by
George Gershwin, Johnny Green, Saul Chaplin

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Facts

September 26, 1951 · 1 h 53 min · G

Released
September 26, 1951
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Music, Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, German
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

Age-Gap Romance, Hypocritical Humor, Art Imitates Art +9

  • Age-Gap Romance
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Art Imitates Art
  • Brilliant, but Lazy
  • Love Triangle
  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
  • Opposites Attract Revenge
  • Disposable Fiancé
  • I'm Standing Right Here
  • Portal Picture
  • Insignia Ripoff Ritual
  • Pretty in Mink

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream An American in Paris?"

Questions about An American in Paris

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Where can I stream An American in Paris?

Hoopla

In the United States, An American in Paris is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is An American in Paris worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is An American in Paris okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is An American in Paris good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will An American in Paris make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

What tropes does An American in Paris use?

Age-Gap RomanceHypocritical HumorArt Imitates ArtBrilliant, but LazyLove TriangleI Want My Beloved to Be HappyOpposites Attract RevengeDisposable FiancéI'm Standing Right HerePortal PictureInsignia Ripoff RitualPretty in Minkand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Age-Gap Romance, Hypocritical Humor, and Art Imitates Art.