An American In Paris

Name: An American In Paris
Released: 1951-11-10
Cast: Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guetary, Nina Foch

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1h 53m
1951

96%

age 8+

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Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron sing and dance to the music of George and Ira Gershwin in this winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. When ex-GI Jerry Mulligan (Kelly) remains in Paris to pursue life as an artist, he is discovered by a wealthy patroness interested in more than his art. But Mulligan falls in love with a French shop girl (Caron) who is engaged to his best friend.

Director:

Vincente Minnelli

Producer:

Arthur Freed

Cast:

Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guetary, Nina Foch

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

96%

Critics Consensus: The plot may be problematic, but such concerns are rendered superfluous by Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron's star power, the Gershwins' classic songs, and Vincente Minnelli's colorful, sympathetic direction.

Reviews

Washington Star

Jay Carmody

It seems no exaggeration to say that An American in Paris is the most delightful movie musical eve...

February 6, 2020

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Daily Telegraph (Australia)

Robin Slessor

In the words of Gershwin's own song -- S'Wonderful!

The appeal of the film is its music; its dancing arid its carefree charm.

Hollywood hasn't turned out a better musical in years.

In the musical line there has been little of any quality since On the Town; so it is with a deep c...

June 20, 2018

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Common Sense Media

age 8+

Common Sense Says

Unforgettable musical is great for parents and kids alike.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that while this movie's content is squeaky-clean (with sexuality limited to a few brief kisses), the plot behind the songs and dances is racier than that of the typical musical, featuring romantic complications, infidelity, and a predatory female character who seems intent on turning Gene Kelly's character into a gigolo. Younger kids probably won't get the innuendos, while older ones may be a bit discomfited by the romantic duplicity of the film's characters.