The Bad and the Beautiful (1952): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Bad and the Beautiful
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1952
Duration: 118 min
Cast: Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan

What The Bad and the Beautiful Is About

A producer wants to make another picture, and the three people who owe him the most all refuse to work with him. The film takes those refusals one at a time in flashback, and each pass shows the same man slightly differently. Vincente Minnelli's view of Hollywood is neither nostalgic nor vengeful: he insists that the system genuinely lifted people up and used them in the process, and holds both at once. Kirk Douglas plays a producer willing to be unlikeable, and the film's honesty lies in declining to redeem him in the final scene.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bad and the Beautiful about?

A producer wants to make another picture, and the three people who owe him the most all refuse to work with him. The film takes those refusals one at a time in flashback, and each pass shows the same man slightly differently.

Where can I watch The Bad and the Beautiful?

The Bad and the Beautiful is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Bad and the Beautiful?

The Bad and the Beautiful runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).

When did The Bad and the Beautiful come out?

The Bad and the Beautiful was released in 1952.

Who directed The Bad and the Beautiful?

The Bad and the Beautiful was directed by Vincente Minnelli.

Who stars in The Bad and the Beautiful?

The Bad and the Beautiful stars Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell.

What is The Bad and the Beautiful's rating?

The Bad and the Beautiful holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.