Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Gene Kelly

In 1927, dashing actor Don Lockwood and blonde bombshell Lina Lamont are one of Hollywood's favorite romantic teams, though Lina mistakenly believes that their on-screen love is for real. Don and his ...( read more  read more... )less famous partner Cosmo have worked their way to the top the hard way, through vaudeville, stunt work etc. When The Jazz Player arrives and sound changes everything in the movie business, Don is ready. Not so Lina, whose shrill voice makes a mockery of the musical that their new film has been made into, despite the best efforts of a voice coach. Aspiring actress Kathy Selden saves the film by dubbing Lina's voice, but Don is in trouble when he starts to fall in love with her.

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G, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen

Release Date: January 1, 1952

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DVD Release Date: August 27, 1997

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  • October 17, 2009
    Pretty tap-dance-riffic. I especially enjoyed the Broadway Melody bit.
  • August 9, 2009
    The dancing is incredible, especially Kelly's little number to the title song. The songs are catchy and lighthearted. None of this would mean anything, if not for a well scripted story to go along with it. Luckily, that's exactly what we get, with a comical look at the decline of...( read more) the silent picture and the introduction of sound. It's easy to look back now and wish for a more serious look at such an uncertain time for many in the industry, but this film is a great pick-me-up. There's some great characters and some great lines. An instant afternoon favourite.
  • June 21, 2009
    Arguably the best musical ever made.
  • April 2, 2009
    love the classic musical numbers
  • March 12, 2009
    The magic of Gene Kelly and Donald O?Connor dancing together is still joy to watch. This is a film I often watched as a child and although I still find it enjoyable, it has lost some of it?s appeal (but only slightly).
  • November 16, 2009
    Never got to involved in this one.
  • November 16, 2009
    love singin in the rain,do u??????
  • November 12, 2009
    chaton sous la pluie
  • November 7, 2009
    awesome movie!! if you happen to like musicals.
  • November 5, 2009
    Well, how stupid am I for not wanting to watch this (and other classics as well) for years? That's a film that cannot be missed! Maybe the best musical of all times, amazing dancing, beautiful and catchy songs, a story to watch, a full-hearted movie and a spectacle that makes you...( read more) smile all the time! One of the greatest moments in movie history...

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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

There is no movie musical more fun than Singin' in the Rain, and few that remain as fresh over the years. full review

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  • azifunky
    May 14, 2009
    nice plot and very entertaining song and dance! I love this movie! must be the best musical of their time!
  • mariefuller80
    March 31, 2008
    My favourite musical of all time and always makes me smile. Gene, Donald and Debbie make a brilliant trio.
  • julygem
    November 13, 2007
    This movie is in my top 10 favorites for sure! "I can't stan im!"
  • fieryrebel3
    September 14, 2007
    This was the film that introduced me to the sexy greatness that is Gene Kelly. I just love this movie!
  • diana1107
    July 14, 2007
    Hands down *the* best musical out there. The talented, adorable, sexy, charming Gene Kelly shines in this film.
    Can't recommend this one enough!!!!
  • vmorby
    April 25, 2007
    Take my classic movie quiz, you'll probably do really well!
    http://www.flixster.com/user/vmorby/quiz/classic-films-and-stars?invitorId=367594999
  • katjan
    March 20, 2007
    I have a crush on Gene Kelly
  • watashidesuotoko
    January 24, 2007
    Cosmo Brown: Talking pictures, that means I'm out of a job. At last I can start suffering and write that symphony.
    R.F. Simpson: You're not out of job, we're putting you in as head of our new music department.
    Cosmo Brown: Oh, thanks, R.F.! At last I can stop suffering and write that symphony.
  • drumBeets
    November 15, 2006
    "now, the world is so full of a number of things I'm sure we should all be as happy as, but are we? no. definately no. positively no. decidedly no. uh-uh! Short people have long faces, and long people have short faces. big people have little humor, and little people have no humor at all. And in the words of that imortal bard, Samuel J. Snodgrass, as he was about to be led to the guillotine, Make 'em laugh, make 'em laugh..." I love quoting this movie!!!

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