The Bad and the Beautiful
Director: Vincente Minnelli
"I took you out of the gutter... I can fling you back!"
Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Lana Turner
Georgia Lorrison
Kirk Douglas
Jonathan Shields
Walter Pidgeon
Harry Pebbel
Dick Powell
James Lee Bartlow
Barry Sullivan
Fred Amiel
Gloria Grahame
Rosemary Bartlow
Leo G. Carroll
Henry Whitfield
Gilbert Roland
Victor "Gaucho" Ribera
Paul Stewart
Syd Murphy
Vanessa Brown
Kay Amiel
Elaine Stewart
Lila
Sammy White
Gus
In brief
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.3/10 from 305 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 58min. You can stream it on: TCM.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Bad and the Beautiful online?
The Bad and the Beautiful is available on the following streaming services: TCM. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Bad and the Beautiful?
The Bad and the Beautiful runs 118 minutes (1h 58min).
What rating does The Bad and the Beautiful have?
The Bad and the Beautiful has an average rating of 7.3/10 based on 305 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Bad and the Beautiful from?
The Bad and the Beautiful was released in 1952.
