Cast: Fred Astaire
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Fred Astaire. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 57
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
That's Entertainment!
1974 · Documentary · 134 min. · United States
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
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976 · Documentary · 126 min. · United States
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
Broadway Melody Of 1940
1940 · Movie · 102 min. · United States
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
It Takes a Thief (TV Series)
1968 · Series · 51 min. · United States
Direction Roland Kibbee · Don Weis · Jack Arnold · Michael Caffey
Cast Robert Wagner · Malachi Throne · Edward Binns · Fred Astaire
6.6
70 votes
6.6
70 votes
The Notorious Landlady
1962 · Movie · 123 min. · United States
Direction Richard Quine
Cast Kim Novak · Jack Lemmon · Fred Astaire · Estelle Winwood
6.6
743 votes
6.6
743 votes
You Were Never Lovelier
1942 · Movie · 98 min. · United States
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
Battlestar Galactica (TV Series)
1978 · Series · 60 min. · United States
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