Flying Down to Rio
“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.
Where to watch Flying Down to Rio in United States
Can I watch Flying Down to Rio in United States? Flying Down to Rio isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Flying Down to Rio streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | FOD | — |
About Flying Down to Rio
Flying Down to Rio is a 1933 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Thornton Freeland. The cast is led by Dolores del Río, Gene Raymond, Raul Roulien. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Flying Down to Rio was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 22, 1933, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Thornton Freeland
- Writers
- Lou Brock, H.W. Hanemann, Cyril Hume
- Release date
- December 22, 1933
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
Flying Down to Rio cast & crew
Flying Down to Rio was directed by Thornton Freeland and written by Lou Brock, H.W. Hanemann, and Cyril Hume.
The cast features Dolores del Río as Belinha De Rezende, Gene Raymond as Roger Bond, Raul Roulien as Julio Rubeiro, Ginger Rogers as Honey Hale, Fred Astaire as Fred Ayres, and Blanche Friderici as Elena De Rezende.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vincent Youmans, cinematography is by J. Roy Hunt, and it was produced by Merian C. Cooper.
Is Flying Down to Rio worth watching?
Flying Down to Rio holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 75 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Flying Down to Rio is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Flying Down to Rio
Flying Down to Rio isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Flying Down to Rio
Dolores del Río
Belinha De Rezende
Gene Raymond
Roger Bond
Raul Roulien
Julio Rubeiro
Ginger Rogers
Honey Hale
Fred Astaire
Fred Ayres
Blanche Friderici
Elena De Rezende
Walter Walker
Senor De Rezende
Etta Moten
Colored Singer
Roy D'Arcy
One of the Three Greeks
Maurice Black
One of the Three Greeks
Armand Kaliz
One of the Three Greeks
Paul Porcasi
Mayor
Flying Down to Rio — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Flying Down to Rio in United States?
Flying Down to Rio is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Flying Down to Rio in?
Flying Down to Rio is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Flying Down to Rio?
Flying Down to Rio runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Flying Down to Rio rated?
Flying Down to Rio is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 75 ratings.
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