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An American in Paris (1951) runs 1 h 53 min, is rated G in the US and averages 7.0 from 685 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 53 min — ends 9:53 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
G (US)
Genres
Music, Romance, Comedy
Released
September 26, 1951
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 from 685 votes
Director
Vincente Minnelli
Starring
Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary
Language
English
Good for 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.

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How long is An American in Paris?
An American in Paris is 1 h 53 min long (113 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is An American in Paris rated?
An American in Paris is rated G in the US.
Is An American in Paris 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 An American in Paris?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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