Royal Wedding
Seen it?1951 | 93 min | Music, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Top Hat or High Society, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A brother and sister dance act encounter challenges and romance when booked in London during the Royal Wedding.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stanley Donen
- Fred AstaireTom Bowen
- Jane PowellEllen Bowen
- Peter LawfordJohn Brindale
- Sarah ChurchillAnne Ashmond
- Keenan WynnIrving Klinger / Edgar Klinger
- Albert SharpeJames Ashmond
- Henri LetondalPurser (uncredited)
- Viola RoacheSarah (uncredited)
- Bess FlowersBackstage Guest (uncredited)
- Mae ClarkeTelephone Operator #1 (uncredited)