Born to Dance (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1936, Born to Dance is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Roy Del Ruth, running about 105 minutes. “M*G*M's successor to 'THE GREAT ZIEGFELD'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On leave, a sailor falls in love with a young lady aspiring to become a Broadway dancer, but their relationship is jeopardized by an established Broadway star, who is also enamored by him.
Who’s in it. Born to Dance stars Eleanor Powell as Nora Paige, James Stewart as Ted Barker, Virginia Bruce as Lucy James and Una Merkel as Jenny Saks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Born to Dance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Born to Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Dance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born to Dance (1936)?
- In US, Born to Dance 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 Born to Dance worth watching?
- Born to Dance holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born to Dance?
- Born to Dance stars Eleanor Powell, James Stewart, Virginia Bruce, Una Merkel and Sid Silvers.
- When was Born to Dance released?
- Born to Dance was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.