


Film · Released
The Bad and the Beautiful
“I took you out of the gutter... I can fling you back!”
The Bad and the Beautiful at a glance
The Bad and the Beautiful is a 1952 drama and romance film, running 1h 58m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1952-12-25
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 316 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmTold 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.
Cast
14 names
Lana TurnerGeorgia Lorrison
Kirk DouglasJonathan Shields
Walter PidgeonHarry Pebbel
Dick PowellJames Lee Bartlow
Barry SullivanFred Amiel
Gloria GrahameRosemary Bartlow
Leo G. CarrollHenry Whitfield
Gilbert RolandVictor "Gaucho" Ribera
Paul StewartSyd Murphy
Vanessa BrownKay Amiel
Elaine StewartLila
Sammy WhiteGus
Ivan TriesaultVon EllsteinQuestions about The Bad and the Beautiful
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Bad and the Beautiful in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Bad and the Beautiful is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Bad and the Beautiful suitable for children?
The Bad and the Beautiful is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Bad and the Beautiful about?
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…
How long is The Bad and the Beautiful?
The Bad and the Beautiful runs for 1h 58m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Bad and the Beautiful trailer?
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