Movie

The Gay Divorcee

“The King and Queen of 'Carioca'”

★ 6.9(147)19341h 45m

The Gay Divorcee is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Gay Divorcee

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Good to know

Director: Mark Sandrich
Release date: 1934-10-12
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Box office: $1,800,000
Budget: $520,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

The Gay Divorcee — trailer

About The Gay Divorcee

The Gay Divorcee is a 1934 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Mark Sandrich, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Alice Brady. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 147 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Gay Divorcee in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Seeking a divorce from her absentee husband, Mimi Glossop travels to an English seaside resort. There she falls in love with dancer Guy Holden, whom she later mistakes for the corespondent her lawyer hired.

Cast

Fred Astaire

Guy Holden

Ginger Rogers

Mimi Glossop

Alice Brady

Hortense

Edward Everett Horton

Egbert Fitzgerald

Erik Rhodes

Rodolfo Tonetti

Eric Blore

Waiter

William Austin

Cyril Glossop

Charles Coleman

Valet

Lillian Miles

Guest

Betty Grable

Guest

E. E. Clive

Chief Customs Inspector (uncredited)

Paul Porcasi

French Headwaiter (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

dancinglondon, englandentertainernightclubmistaken identitymusicalauntbrighton, englandmisunderstandingsingingdivorcesong and dance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Gay Divorcee in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, The Gay Divorcee is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Gay Divorcee on Netflix?+

The Gay Divorcee is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Gay Divorcee?+

The Gay Divorcee has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Gay Divorcee?+

The Gay Divorcee stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Alice Brady, Edward Everett Horton and Erik Rhodes.

When did The Gay Divorcee come out?+

The Gay Divorcee is a 1934 movie directed by Mark Sandrich.

What genre is The Gay Divorcee?+

The Gay Divorcee is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Gay Divorcee?+

The Gay Divorcee was directed by Mark Sandrich.