Anything Goes (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1956, Anything Goes is a comedy and music film directed by Robert Lewis, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Bill Benson and Ted Adams are to appear in a Broadway show together and, while in Paris, each 'discovers' the perfect leading lady for the plum female role. Each promises the prize role to the girl they selected without informing the other until they head back across the Atlantic by liner - with each man having brought his choice along! It becomes a stormy crossing as each man has to tell his 'find' that she might not get the role after all.
Who’s in it. Anything Goes stars Bing Crosby as Bill Benson, Donald O'Connor as Ted Adams, Zizi Jeanmaire as Gaby Duval and Mitzi Gaynor as Patsy Blair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, 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 (1956)?
- 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 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 Anything Goes?
- Anything Goes stars Bing Crosby, Donald O'Connor, Zizi Jeanmaire, Mitzi Gaynor and Phil Harris.
- When was Anything Goes released?
- Anything Goes was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.