Grand Hotel (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1932, Grand Hotel is a drama and romance film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 112 minutes. “Thank the stars for a great entertainment!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Guests at a posh Berlin hotel struggle through worry, scandal, and heartache.
Who’s in it. Grand Hotel stars Greta Garbo as Grusinskaya, John Barrymore as Baron Felix von Gaigern, Joan Crawford as Flämmchen and Wallace Beery as General Director Preysing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Grand Hotel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grand Hotel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grand Hotel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grand Hotel (1932)?
- In US, Grand Hotel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grand Hotel worth watching?
- Grand Hotel holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grand Hotel?
- Grand Hotel stars Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Joan Crawford, Wallace Beery and Lionel Barrymore.
- When was Grand Hotel released?
- Grand Hotel was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.
