Why it is worth your time
Hollywood stumbling from silent films into talkies, told through the happiest dance numbers ever filmed. Gene Kelly splashing through the title song is the clip everyone knows; Donald O’Connor’s wall-running routine is the one that stays with you.
The details
- Released
- 1952
- Director
- Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen
- BBFC certificate
- U
- Running time
- 103 minutes
- Shelf
- Before 1960
Watching it the official way
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Singin' In the Rain: quick answers
What is Singin' In the Rain rated in the UK?
U, according to its UK store listing (BBFC).
How long is Singin' In the Rain?
103 minutes: 1 hours and 43 minutes.
Who directed Singin' In the Rain?
Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, in 1952.
Rating, length and today’s prices: Apple’s British iTunes listing, checked 2026-10-14. Poster © its owner, shown only to identify the film.