Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- glamorous
- buoyant
- classic movie night
- musical film night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the refreshing musical comedy for its bright music, charismatic leads, comic supporting performances, and polished dancing, while noting that it runs longer than necessary.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ninotchka arrives in Paris condemning Western decadence while Steve Canfield and the entertainment world gradually challenge her assumptions.
Ultra-serious Soviet operative Ninotchka is changed by Parisian culture and her relationship with Steve Canfield.
Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse carry the film through prominent singing and dancing sequences, with their screen pairing treated as a defining attraction.
Ninotchka is dispatched to recover a wayward Soviet composer and retrieve the three agents who have failed to complete that mission.
Films like Silk Stockings, and why
The Band Wagon
glamorous musical romance, sophisticated comedy, and standout Astaire-centered dance performances
Funny Face
classic hollywood musical spectacle, witty romantic conflict, and elegant song-and-dance numbers
An American in Paris
musical romance built around cultural contrast, theatrical performance, and gradual emotional transformation
High Society
romantic musical comedy with mistaken loyalties, polished studio craftsmanship, and Cole Porter-style sophistication
Movie Details
- Director
- Rouben Mamoulian
- Release Date
- 1957-07-18
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (65)
Cast
- Fred Astaire
- Cyd Charisse
- Janis Paige
- Peter Lorre
- George Tobias
- Jules Munshin
- Joseph Buloff
- Wim Sonneveld
- Barrie Chase
- Tybee Brascia
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Silk Stockings about?
- A stern Soviet envoy’s Paris assignment turns into a sparkling Cole Porter musical romance with an American producer.
- What is Silk Stockings like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Silk Stockings as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Silk Stockings violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Silk Stockings.
- What did critics think of Silk Stockings?
- Critics broadly praised the refreshing musical comedy for its bright music, charismatic leads, comic supporting performances, and polished dancing, while noting that it runs longer than necessary.
- Which films are like Silk Stockings?
- Films with a similar feel include The Band Wagon, Funny Face, An American in Paris, and High Society.
- How long is Silk Stockings?
- Silk Stockings runs 117 minutes.
- Where can I watch Silk Stockings?
- In United States, Silk Stockings is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
