Where to watch The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) tonight
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) runs 1 h 33 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.0 from 44 TMDB members. In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.
- Runtime
- 1 h 33 min — ends 9:33 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Music, Romance
- Released
- March 29, 1939
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 from 44 votes
- Director
- H. C. Potter
- Starring
- Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edna May Oliver, Walter Brennan
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
Questions people ask
- How long is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle?
- The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle is 1 h 33 min long (93 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle rated?
- The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle is rated PG in the US.
- Is The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Music and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle?
- As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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