Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain

1952Movie103 minEnglish

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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IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic99
Google Users95%
Director: Stanley Donen, Gene KellyGenres: Musical, Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In 1927 Hollywood, silent film stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont struggle to transition to 'talking pictures' when the medium abruptly changes. Don, secretly in love with aspiring actress Kathy Selden, must navigate the challenges of the new technology and Lina's grating voice, which threatens to ruin their latest film, 'The Dueling Cavalier'. With the help of his friend Cosmo Brown and Kathy's talent, they attempt to salvage the movie by dubbing Lina's voice, leading to hilarious and musically spectacular results.

Critical Reception

Singin' in the Rain is universally acclaimed as one of the greatest musical films ever made. Praised for its groundbreaking choreography, witty script, and vibrant performances, it is celebrated for its joyous celebration of Hollywood's transition to sound and its infectious optimism. Critics and audiences alike have consistently lauded its technical brilliance and enduring entertainment value.

What Reviewers Say

  • A dazzling and joyous celebration of moviemaking and the musical genre.
  • Remarkable for its innovative choreography and Gene Kelly's iconic performance.
  • Universally considered a pinnacle of the Hollywood musical, praised for its wit and technical mastery.

Google audience: Audiences consistently praise 'Singin' in the Rain' for its sheer entertainment value, incredible song-and-dance numbers, and uplifting spirit. Many highlight Gene Kelly's captivating performance and the film's humor as major draws, with viewers frequently describing it as a feel-good classic that holds up exceptionally well.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 2 Academy Awards (Best Supporting Actress for Jean Hagen, Best Scoring of a Musical Picture).

Fun Fact

The iconic scene where Gene Kelly dances in the rain was filmed during an actual downpour, but Kelly had to perform the number multiple times because the initial takes were deemed too short by the director. He reportedly developed a 103-degree fever afterward due to the prolonged immersion in cold water.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

There's a tendency with this film to just think of the genius that was Gene Kelly and his umbrella with the title song, but as a wonderfully enjoyable three hander between himself, Debbie Reynolds and my own favourite from this film Donald ...
r96sk

r96sk

I'm clearly in the major, major minority. Honestly though, I didn't enjoy this. It's certainly worth noting musicals are probably my least favourite genre, but I'm still more than capable of finding entertainment with them - e.g. <em>'Th...
John Chard

John Chard

I'm happy again! Singing In The Rain is to me the greatest musical ever made, sure many others push it close, The Wizard Of Oz for one will always be a 10/10 movie in my opinion, but Singing In The Rain is a film that has no flaws, it is...
Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Just a masterpiece mixing an interesting background story, great script with good humor, exceptional singers and dancers and a Gene Kelly that is just genial, well sided with Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds. A must to be seen.