High Society (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, High Society is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Charles Walters, running about 111 minutes. “They're all together for the first time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Childhood friends Tracy Lord and C.K. Dexter Haven got married and quickly divorced. Now Tracy is about to marry again, this time to a shrewd social-climbing businessman. C.K. still loves her. Spy magazine blackmails Tracy's family by threatening to reveal her playboy father's exploits if not allowed to cover the wedding. A remake of the 1940 rom com The Philadelphia Story.
Who’s in it. High Society stars Bing Crosby as C. K. Dexter-Haven, Grace Kelly as Tracy Lord, Frank Sinatra as Mike Connor and Celeste Holm as Liz Imbrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, High Society has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 High Society page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Society tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Society (1956)?
- In US, High Society is available to 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 High Society worth watching?
- High Society holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in High Society?
- High Society stars Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Celeste Holm and John Lund.
- When was High Society released?
- High Society was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.