Anything Goes (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1954, Anything Goes is a comedy, romance, music and tv movie film directed by Sid Smith, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. On an ocean liner, a nightclub singer tries to help a fellow American romance an English heiress who is being forced to return home to marry a man she doesn't love. The American must avoid his boss who is traveling on the same vessel and disguises himself as a gangster traveling with a minister who is, in fact, a disguised gangster on the lam.
Who’s in it. Anything Goes stars Ethel Merman as Reno Sweeney, Frank Sinatra as Harry Dane, Bert Lahr as Moonface and Sheree North as Bonnie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Anything Goes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anything Goes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anything Goes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anything Goes (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Anything Goes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Anything Goes worth watching?
- Anything Goes holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Anything Goes?
- Anything Goes stars Ethel Merman, Frank Sinatra, Bert Lahr, Sheree North and Nestor Paiva.
- When was Anything Goes released?
- Anything Goes was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.
