The Bad and the Beautiful
1952, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Bad and the Beautiful is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- Vincente MinnelliDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Bradshaw, Charles Schnee
- Budget
- $1.6M
- Box office
- $3.4M
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The Bad and the Beautiful: quick answers
Is The Bad and the Beautiful worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 316 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bad and the Beautiful?
The Bad and the Beautiful runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Bad and the Beautiful have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bad and the Beautiful. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bad and the Beautiful parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bad and the Beautiful is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Bad and the Beautiful on?
The Bad and the Beautiful is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bad and the Beautiful?
If you liked The Bad and the Beautiful, try The Souvenir: Part II, A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate, The Souvenir.
Who directed The Bad and the Beautiful?
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) was directed by Vincente Minnelli and stars Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon.