Down Argentine Way (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Down Argentine Way is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Irving Cummings, running about 89 minutes. “GLAMOROUS BUENOS AIRES NIGHT LIFE WITH SOUTH AMERICAN'S TANTALIZING, TORRID-VOICED CARMEN MIRANDA” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story—in which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls in love with an Argentine horse breeder against the wishes of their families—takes a backseat to the spectacular location shooting and parade of extravagant musical numbers, which include the larger-than-life Carmen Miranda singing the hit “South American Way” and a showstopping dance routine by the always amazing Nicholas Brothers.
Who’s in it. Down Argentine Way stars Don Ameche as Ricardo Quintana, Betty Grable as Glenda Crawford, Carmen Miranda as Herself and Charlotte Greenwood as Binnie Crawford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Down Argentine Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV 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 Down Argentine Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of Down Argentine Way tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Down Argentine Way (1940)?
- In US, Down Argentine Way is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, 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 Down Argentine Way worth watching?
- Down Argentine Way holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Down Argentine Way?
- Down Argentine Way stars Don Ameche, Betty Grable, Carmen Miranda, Charlotte Greenwood and J. Carrol Naish.
- When was Down Argentine Way released?
- Down Argentine Way was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.