Bathing Beauty (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1944, Bathing Beauty is a comedy and music film directed by George Sidney, running about 101 minutes. “Douse your troubles...in a swim-past of ever-changing colors!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After breaking up with her fiancé, a gym teacher returns to work at a women's college, but a legal loophole allows him to enroll as one of her students.
Who’s in it. Bathing Beauty stars Red Skelton as Stephen "Steve" Sherman Elliott, Esther Williams as Caroline Marie Brooks, Basil Rathbone as George Adams and Bill Goodwin as Professor Willis Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bathing Beauty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bathing Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bathing Beauty tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bathing Beauty (1944)?
- In US, Bathing Beauty is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bathing Beauty worth watching?
- Bathing Beauty holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bathing Beauty?
- Bathing Beauty stars Red Skelton, Esther Williams, Basil Rathbone, Bill Goodwin and Jean Porter.
- When was Bathing Beauty released?
- Bathing Beauty was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.