Ziegfeld Follies (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1945, Ziegfeld Follies is a comedy and music film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 110 minutes. “Flashing...smashing SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT! DAZZLING IN ITS BEAUTY...PACKED WITH GLORIOUS Melodies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.
Who’s in it. Ziegfeld Follies stars Lucille Ball as Lucille Ball, Fred Astaire as Various characters, Lucille Bremer as Princess and Fanny Brice as Norma Edelman (segment A Sweepstakes Ticket), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ziegfeld Follies 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 Ziegfeld Follies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ziegfeld Follies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ziegfeld Follies (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ziegfeld Follies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ziegfeld Follies worth watching?
- Ziegfeld Follies holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Ziegfeld Follies?
- Ziegfeld Follies stars Lucille Ball, Fred Astaire, Lucille Bremer, Fanny Brice and Judy Garland.
- When was Ziegfeld Follies released?
- Ziegfeld Follies was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.