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Flying Down to Rio

1933Movie1 h 29 minNR

ComedyRomance
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic72–Rotten Tomatoes83%50%

A nostalgic, romantic comedy movie about show business and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, tears or scares.

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Story

Too big for the world... So they staged it in the clouds... Too beautiful for words... So they set it to music!

An American bandleader woos a Brazilian beauty who is already engaged to his employer. His friends try to help him, while learning the local dance, The Carioca. The first pairing of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, and their only pre-Code film.

Feels like

  • Pre-Code Musical Comedy
  • Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers Debut
  • Showbiz Romance
  • Upbeat Jazz Age Energy
  • Charming & Lighthearted
  • Iconic Dance Numbers
  • Vintage Hollywood Glamour
  • Feel-Good Entertainment

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Thornton Freeland
Written by
Erwin S. Gelsey, Lou Brock, Cyril Hume
Produced by
Lou Brock, Merian C. Cooper
Music by
Max Steiner, Vincent Youmans

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 22, 1933 · 1 h 29 min · NR

Released
December 22, 1933
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Outside Ride, The Rival, Elopement +9

  • Outside Ride
  • The Rival
  • Elopement
  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • Dog Food Diet
  • Love Triangle
  • Arranged Marriage
  • Title Drop
  • Romantic False Lead
  • Headbutt of Love
  • The Casanova
  • Malaproper

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Flying Down to Rio?"

Questions about Flying Down to Rio

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Flying Down to Rio?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Flying Down to Rio from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Flying Down to Rio worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Is Flying Down to Rio okay for kids?

NR

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

Is Flying Down to Rio good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Will Flying Down to Rio make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

What tropes does Flying Down to Rio use?

Outside RideThe RivalElopementPaper-Thin DisguiseDog Food DietLove TriangleArranged MarriageTitle DropRomantic False LeadHeadbutt of LoveThe CasanovaMalaproperand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Outside Ride, The Rival, and Elopement.