Where to Watch Xanadu (1980) in the US

What it's about

In Los Angeles, artist Sonny Malone reluctantly returns to his job at Airflow Records--doing poster-sized exact-as-possible renderings of album covers for on-site promotions--as he could not make a living as a freelance artist, where he could truly use his artistic vision. On his first day back at Airflow, he gets sidetracked by thoughts of a young woman who literally rollerskates into him. He's unaware that their initial encounter and subsequent encounters are not accident: she is Kira, a muse who was awakened by his lamentations about his art and sent to help him achieve his artistic vision. Later that day he meets aging Danny McGuire, a former big-band musician turned construction-company owner who wants to return to his roots by owning a live music venue. This meeting too is no accident; Sonny soon discovers that Kira was part of Danny's past. Sonny and Danny achieving their dreams is threatened by Kira knowingly breaking the rules.

Cast and crew

Director

Robert Greenwald

Writer

Richard Christian Danus, Marc Reid Rubel

Starring

Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck

Details

Release date

Aug 8, 1980

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$22,762,571

Awards

1 win & 10 nominations total

Where to Watch Xanadu (1980) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Xanadu in the United States?

Xanadu is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream Xanadu or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I watch Xanadu for free in the United States?

We have not confirmed a free option for Xanadu in the United States.