Flying Down to Rio (1933): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Flying Down to Rio is a 1933 comedy musical directed by Thornton Freeland, starring Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire and Gene Raymond. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Thornton Freeland
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Flying Down to Rio About?
The premise of Flying Down to Rio without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Choreographer Fred Ayers and his friend Roger Bond embark on a playful scheme to help win the heart of Belinha De Rezende. As they devise their plan, romance blossoms and complications arise, particularly when Fred finds himself increasingly drawn to Honey Hale. The film features energetic dance sequences and a heartwarming story, culminating in a spectacular and memorable finale that takes the performance to new heights.
Flying Down to Rio Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- airplane
- hotel
- sexual innuendo
- rio de janeiro brazil
- nightclub
- american abroad
- love
- singer
- island
- dancer
- dancing
- orchids
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- music composer
- roll call opening credits
- dance orchestra
- tango dancing
- miami florida
- band leader
- live radio broadcast
- implied womanizer
- aunt niece relationship
- telegram
- airline pilot
- emergency plane landing
- haiti
- inner voice
- arranged marriage
- fiance fiancee relationship
- hit in the head with a golf ball
- opening a hotel
- city permit
- greek man
- air show
- flying girl
- parachutist
- broken engagement
- elopement
- man spanks a woman
- woman slaps a man
- implied male nudity
- bare chested man
- kiss
- walking on an airplane wing
- astaire and rogers
- classic musical
- romantic comedy
- brazil
- united states of america
- florida
- musical comedy
Flying Down to Rio Cast
Ginger Rogers leads the cast, with Fred Astaire and Gene Raymond. Directed by Thornton Freeland; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Thornton Freeland
Also Starring in Flying Down to Rio
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Flying Down to Rio Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Flying Down to Rio 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 49%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
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TMDB 62% User score
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Flying Down to Rio Plot Summary
What happens in Flying Down to Rio from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with an airplane soaring directly towards the audience, its propeller merging seamlessly into the title frame. As the opening credits roll, we are introduced to the main characters through delightful film clips that reveal both their real names and the roles they portray. Following this, we return to the airplane shot, transitioning to a distant view of the Hotel Hibiscus in Miami, embellished by a sign announcing: Hotel Hibiscus, Roger Bond and His Yankee Clipper Band Now Playing in the Date Grove.
Full summary
The whole story of Flying Down to Rio, scene by scene
Flying Down to Rio Awards & Nominations
Flying Down to Rio was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1935 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Song)
Flying Down to Rio Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Flying Down to Rio 1933 Trailer
How Well Do You Know Flying Down to Rio?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the hotel where much of the movie takes place?
Flying Down to Rio Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Carioca” and “Volando hacia Río de Janeiro”.
- Also known as
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- Carioca
- Volando hacia Río de Janeiro
- Voando Para o Rio
- Καριόκα
- Полет до Рио
- 飞到里约
- Полет в Рио
- Rio'ya Uçmak
- Volant cap a Rio de Janeiro
- Flyg med till Rio
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Movies Like Flying Down to Rio
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including That Night in Rio, Road to Rio and Latin Lovers.
Flying Down to Rio FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Flying Down to Rio, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Flying Down to Rio?
Flying Down to Rio runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Flying Down to Rio released?
Flying Down to Rio was released on December 29, 1933.
Who directed Flying Down to Rio?
Flying Down to Rio was directed by Thornton Freeland.
More films by Thornton Freeland Who is in the cast of Flying Down to Rio?
Flying Down to Rio stars Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire and Gene Raymond, among 10 credited actors.
How is Flying Down to Rio rated?
Flying Down to Rio has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Was Flying Down to Rio nominated for any awards?
Flying Down to Rio received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Flying Down to Rio have a post-credit scene?
No. Flying Down to Rio has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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