Cast: Fred Astaire

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Fred Astaire. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Band Wagon

1953 · Movie · 112 min. · United States

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Fred Astaire · Cyd Charisse · Oscar Levant · Nanette Fabray

Synopsis The Band Wagon (1953) follows Tony Hunter, a renowned singer and dancer from the silver screen, who feels his star is fading. His friends, Lily and Les Martin, propose a lighthearted Broadway production to revive his career. However, the project...

7.7

3K votes

7.7

3K votes

Top Hat

1935 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Mark Sandrich

Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Edward Everett Horton · Helen Broderick

Synopsis Top Hat (1935) follows the story of a charismatic performer, Jerry Travers, who is employed by producer Horace Hardwick in the bustling city of London. One evening, Jerry enthusiastically showcases his latest dance routines in Horace's hotel suite, inadvertently disturbing...

7.4

7K votes

7.4

7K votes

Direction Jack Haley Jr.

Cast Fred Astaire · Bing Crosby · Gene Kelly · Peter Lawford

Synopsis That's Entertainment! (1974) showcases a delightful compilation of beloved musical sequences from the golden era of MGM, as narrated by some of the studio's most iconic stars. This documentary takes viewers on a nostalgic journey through the studio's rich 50-year...

7.1

347 votes

7.1

347 votes

Funny Face

1957 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Stanley Donen

Cast Audrey Hepburn · Fred Astaire · Kay Thompson · Michel Auclair

Synopsis Funny Face (1957) follows the story of a renowned fashion photographer, Dick Avery, portrayed by Fred Astaire, who transforms a quaint Greenwich Village bookstore into a makeshift studio for a photoshoot. The chaotic session leaves the store in disarray, causing...

6.9

8K votes

6.9

8K votes

The Gay Divorcee

1934 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction Mark Sandrich

Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Edward Everett Horton · Alice Brady

Synopsis The Gay Divorcee (1934) follows the story of Mimi Glossop, who seeks a divorce and enlists her Aunt Hortense to hire a professional to feign infidelity. Meanwhile, American dancer Guy Holden crosses paths with Mimi during his visit to Brightbourne...

6.9

1K votes

6.9

1K votes

Swing Time

1936 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction George Stevens

Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Betty Furness · Victor Moore

Synopsis Swing Time (1936) follows the story of Lucky, a dancer who finds himself in a pickle when his friends from Pop's dance troupe trick him into missing his wedding to Margaret. To win her back, Lucky must earn $25,000. He...

6.8

979 votes

6.8

979 votes

Easter Parade

1948 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Charles Walters

Cast Fred Astaire · Judy Garland · Peter Lawford · Jules Munshin

Synopsis Easter Parade (1948) follows the story of Don Hewes and Nadine Hale, a renowned dance duo who decide to part ways as Nadine pursues a solo career. Don, determined to maintain his success, teams up with Hannah Brown, a charming...

6.8

498 votes

6.8

498 votes

The Towering Inferno

1974 · Movie · 165 min. · United States

Direction John Guillermin · Irwin Allen

Cast Steve McQueen · Paul Newman · William Holden · Faye Dunaway

Synopsis The Towering Inferno (1974) follows Doug Roberts, an architect, who returns from an extended vacation to discover that construction on his skyscraper is nearly finished. Attending a party held that evening, he becomes worried when he realizes that his wiring...

6.8

16K votes

6.8

16K votes

Shall We Dance?

1937 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Mark Sandrich

Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Edward Everett Horton · Eric Blore

Synopsis Shall We Dance? (1937) follows the story of renowned ballet dancer Pete "Petrov" Peters, who cleverly plans to sail across the Atlantic on the same ship as Linda Keene, a talented musical performer he has developed feelings for. As the...

6.8

705 votes

6.8

705 votes

Direction Gene Kelly

Cast Fred Astaire · Gene Kelly · Judy Garland · Mickey Rooney

Synopsis That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) showcases a delightful compilation of unforgettable scenes curated by Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. This sequel to the original "That's Entertainment" goes beyond the typical musical numbers, delving into a rich tapestry of comedy and...

6.8

165 votes

6.8

165 votes

Silk Stockings

1957 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Rouben Mamoulian

Cast Fred Astaire · Cyd Charisse · Janis Paige · Peter Lorre

Synopsis Silk Stockings (1957) presents Fred Astaire in one of his last musical performances, offering a charming 1957 comedy that refreshes the classic film "Ninotchka" with a Cold War twist. Cyd Charisse, who previously captivated audiences with Astaire in "The Band...

6.7

693 votes

6.7

693 votes

On the Beach

1959 · Movie · 134 min. · United States

Direction Stanley Kramer

Cast Gregory Peck · Ava Gardner · Fred Astaire · Anthony Perkins

Synopsis On the Beach (1959) is set in a post-apocalyptic 1964, where a catastrophic nuclear war has decimated all life in the northern hemisphere. A lone American submarine, seeking refuge, docks in Australia, where the inhabitants maintain a facade of normalcy...

6.7

2K votes

6.7

2K votes

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Fred Astaire · Eleanor Powell · George Murphy · Frank Morgan

Synopsis Broadway Melody Of 1940 (1940) follows the journey of Johnny Brett and King Shaw, a dance duo struggling to make a name for themselves in the bustling city of New York. Their fortunes take an unexpected turn when a prominent...

6.6

244 votes

6.6

244 votes

6.6

743 votes

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Fred Astaire · Rita Hayworth · Adolphe Menjou · Isobel Elsom

Synopsis You Were Never Lovelier (1942) centers around the wealthy Acuna family from Argentina, who adhere to a unique tradition: their daughters must marry in order from oldest to youngest. As the eldest sister ties the knot, the third and fourth...

6.5

618 votes

6.5

618 votes

Royal Wedding

1951 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Stanley Donen

Cast Fred Astaire · Jane Powell · Sarah Churchill · Peter Lawford

Synopsis Royal Wedding (1951) follows the story of Tom and Ellen Bowen, a sibling dance duo whose performance in New York comes to an end. Their agent secures them a gig in London, coinciding with the highly anticipated Royal Wedding (1951)....

6.5

3K votes

6.5

3K votes

Ziegfeld Follies

1945 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Vincente Minnelli · Lemuel Ayers · Roy Del Ruth · Robert Lewis

Cast Fred Astaire · William Powell · Judy Garland · Lucille Ball

Synopsis Ziegfeld Follies (1945) follows the celestial journey of the legendary impresario Florenz Ziegfeld, who, from his heavenly perch, decides to orchestrate a spectacular new revue in the classic style he was renowned for. This celestial production brings together a dazzling...

6.4

313 votes

6.4

313 votes

Dancing Lady

1933 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Joan Crawford · Clark Gable · Franchot Tone · Fred Astaire

Synopsis Dancing Lady (1933) follows the journey of Janie, a passionate dancer who performs wherever she can, including a burlesque house. Her life takes a turn when Tod Newton, a wealthy playboy, spots her and secures her a role in a...

6.4

179 votes

6.4

179 votes

Direction Glen A. Larson · Donald P. Bellisario · Richard A. Colla · Vince Edwards

Cast Lorne Greene · Richard Hatch · Dirk Benedict · Herbert Jefferson Jr.

Synopsis Battlestar Galactica (TV Series) (1978) is a science fiction television series that aired from 1978 to 1979, consisting of 24 episodes. Set in a remote galaxy, the narrative revolves around twelve planets inhabited by humans, collectively known as the Twelve...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes