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The Firefly

Jeanette MacDonald Is The Luminous Singing Spy!

6.5(6)19372h 11m
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Where to watch The Firefly in United States

The Firefly is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 5 June 2026.

About The Firefly

The Firefly is a 1937 movie in the History, Music and Drama genres, directed by Robert Z. Leonard, starring Jeanette MacDonald, Allan Jones and Warren William. It has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Firefly in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

Nina Maria Azara is the beautiful and alluring singing spy for Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. Her mission is to seduce French officers, in order for them to reveal Napoleon's intentions toward Spain. She is sent to Bayonne, France to gather military secrets. Prior to this, she meets Don Diego while performing at a club. Unknown to her, Don Diego is actually Captain Andre, who is sent to Spain to spy on her. While in France, Nina discovers Diego's true identity, only after she has fallen in love with him. Nina Maria outwits her potential captors, returns to Spain and goes into hiding. Napoleon's troops invade Spain, resulting in Nina's capture. In a strange twist of fate, Nina and Captain Andre are reunited, but the 2 nations are now at war...

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Firefly in United States?+

In United States, The Firefly is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Firefly on Netflix?+

The Firefly is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Firefly?+

The Firefly has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

Who stars in The Firefly?+

The Firefly stars Jeanette MacDonald, Allan Jones, Warren William, Billy Gilbert and Henry Daniell.

When did The Firefly come out?+

The Firefly is a 1937 movie directed by Robert Z. Leonard.

What genre is The Firefly?+

The Firefly is History, Music and Drama film.

Who directed The Firefly?+

The Firefly was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.

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