Road to Rio
1947, English. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Take a New Year Cruise to Rio with the Screen's Top Laughter Trio!
Scat Sweeney and Hot Lips Barton, two out of work musicians, stow away onboard a ship bound for Rio, after accidentally setting fire to the big top of a circus. They then get mixed up with a potential suicide Lucia, who first thanks them, then unexpectedly turns them over to the ship's captain. When they find out that she has been hypnotized, to go through a marriage of convenience, when the ship reaches Rio, the boys turn up at the ceremony, in order to stop the wedding, and to help catch the crooks.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Norman Z. McLeodDirector
- Bing CrosbyScat Sweeney
- Bob HopeHot Lips Barton
- Dorothy LamourLucia Maria de Andrade
- Gale SondergaardCatherine Vail
- Frank FaylenTrigger
- Joseph VitaleTony
- George MeekerSherman Mallory
- Frank PugliaRodrigues
- Nestor PaivaCardoso
- Robert BarratJohnson
- Stanley AndrewsCaptain Harmon
- Harry WoodsShip's Purser
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jack Rose, Edmund Beloin
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Road to Rio: quick answers
What should I watch before Road to Rio?
Watch Road to Singapore (1940), Road to Zanzibar (1941), Road to Morocco (1942), and Road to Utopia (1946) first.
What comes after Road to Rio?
Next in the series: Road to Bali (1952) and The Road to Hong Kong (1962).
Is Road to Rio worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Road to Rio?
Road to Rio runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Road to Rio have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Road to Rio. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Road to Rio parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Road to Rio is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Road to Rio on?
Road to Rio isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 December 1947. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Road to Rio?
If you liked Road to Rio, try Road to Morocco, Road to Singapore, Road to Zanzibar.
Who directed Road to Rio?
Road to Rio (1947) was directed by Norman Z. McLeod and stars Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour.