Flying Down to Rio
1933, English. Directed by Thornton Freeland.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 77 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Flying Down to Rio
Flying Down to Rio isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Thornton FreelandDirector
- Dolores del RíoBelinha De Rezende
- Gene RaymondRoger Bond
- Raul RoulienJulio Rubeiro
- Ginger RogersHoney Hale
- Fred AstaireFred Ayres
- Blanche FridericiElena De Rezende
- Walter WalkerSenor De Rezende
- Etta MotenColored Singer
- Roy D'ArcyOne of the Three Greeks
- Maurice BlackOne of the Three Greeks
- Armand KalizOne of the Three Greeks
- Paul PorcasiMayor
Details
- Released
- 22 December 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lou Brock, H.W. Hanemann, Cyril Hume
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Flying Down to Rio: quick answers
Is Flying Down to Rio worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 77 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Flying Down to Rio?
Flying Down to Rio runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Flying Down to Rio have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Flying Down to Rio. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Flying Down to Rio parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Flying Down to Rio is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Flying Down to Rio on?
Flying Down to Rio isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Flying Down to Rio?
If you liked Flying Down to Rio, try You Were Never Lovelier, Love, Weddings & Other Disasters, Viva Las Vegas.
Who directed Flying Down to Rio?
Flying Down to Rio (1933) was directed by Thornton Freeland and stars Dolores del Río, Gene Raymond, Raul Roulien.