Anything Goes (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1936, Anything Goes is a comedy and music film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 92 minutes. “You'll Get A Kick Outa Us...!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man falls in love with a beautiful blonde. When he sees her being forced onto a luxury liner, he decides to follow and rescue her. However, he discovers that she is an English heiress who ran away from home and is now being returned to England. He also discovers that his boss is on the ship. To avoid discovery, he disguises himself as the gangster accomplice of a minister, who is actually a gangster on the run from the law.
Who’s in it. Anything Goes stars Bing Crosby as Billy Crocker, Ethel Merman as Reno Sweeney, Charles Ruggles as Rev. Dr. Moon and Ida Lupino as Hope Harcourt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Anything Goes has proved divisive with audiences.
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 (1936)?
- 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 5.2 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, Ethel Merman, Charles Ruggles, Ida Lupino and Grace Bradley.
- When was Anything Goes released?
- Anything Goes was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.