The Entertainer
1960, English. Directed by Tony Richardson.
As the applause grew fainter … As the spotlight grew dimmer … His women were younger!
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Entertainer
The Entertainer is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tony RichardsonDirector
- Laurence OlivierArchie Rice
- Brenda De BanziePhoebe Rice
- Roger LiveseyBilly Rice
- Joan PlowrightJean Rice
- Alan BatesFrank Rice
- Daniel MasseyGraham
- Albert FinneyMick Rice
- Shirley Anne FieldTina Lapford
- Thora HirdMrs. Ada Lapford
- Miriam KarlinRenée Baxter
- Geoffrey TooneHarold Hubbard
- MacDonald HobleyMcDonald Hobley (as McDonald Hobley)
Details
- Released
- 25 July 1960
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Osborne, Nigel Kneale
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What The Entertainer is based on
The Entertainer is adapted from a play or musical.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Entertainer: quick answers
Is The Entertainer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Entertainer?
The Entertainer runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Entertainer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Entertainer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Entertainer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Entertainer yet.
Which OTT platform is The Entertainer on?
The Entertainer is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Entertainer?
If you liked The Entertainer, try They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Dancer in the Dark.
Who directed The Entertainer?
The Entertainer (1960) was directed by Tony Richardson and stars Laurence Olivier, Brenda De Banzie, Roger Livesey.
What is The Entertainer based on?
The Entertainer is adapted from a play or musical.