An American in Paris (1951)
Kernel Score: 76% · 635 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Music, Romance, Comedy
Released: 1951-09-26
Runtime: 113 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Jerry Mulligan is an exuberant American expatriate in Paris trying to make a reputation as a painter. His friend Adam is a struggling concert pianist who's a long time associate of a famous French singer, Henri Baurel. A lonely society woman, Milo Roberts, takes Jerry under her wing and supports him, but is interested in more than his art.
An American in Paris parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that An American in Paris is a G-rated classic 1951 musical romance about an American painter finding love in Paris.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Gene Kelly as Jerry Mulligan
- Leslie Caron as Lise Bouvier
- Oscar Levant as Adam Cook
- Georges Guétary as Henri Baurel
- Nina Foch as Milo Roberts
- Robert Ames as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
- Joan Anderson as Child in Ballet (uncredited)
- Larry Arnold as Frenchman (uncredited)
- Martha Bamattre as Mathilde Mattieu (uncredited)
- Charles Bastin as Smiling Young Man (uncredited)
An American in Paris FAQ
Is An American in Paris good?
An American in Paris has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 635 audience ratings.
Where can I watch An American in Paris?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is An American in Paris OK for kids?
An American in Paris is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that An American in Paris is a G-rated classic 1951 musical romance about an American painter finding love in Paris.
What movies are like An American in Paris?
If you liked An American in Paris, try Funny Face, Midnight in Paris, Star! and Holiday Inn.