Serenade (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, Serenade is a drama, romance and music film directed by Anthony Mann, running about 121 minutes. “The Thrill of His Voice! Thrill of a Great Story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy woman discovers a vineyard worker with a beautiful operatic singing voice. She helps make him a star but then breaks his heart. He flees in misery to Mexico where he meets a sweet farm girl.
Who’s in it. Serenade stars Mario Lanza as Damon Vincenti, Joan Fontaine as Kendall Hale, Sara Montiel as Juana Montes and Vincent Price as Charles Winthrop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Serenade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Serenade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Serenade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Serenade (1956)?
- In US, Serenade is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Serenade worth watching?
- Serenade holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Serenade?
- Serenade stars Mario Lanza, Joan Fontaine, Sara Montiel, Vincent Price and Joseph Calleia.
- When was Serenade released?
- Serenade was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.