The Great Ziegfeld (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1936, The Great Ziegfeld is a drama, romance and music film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 185 minutes. “The Sensation of the Century!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lavish biography of Flo Ziegfeld, the producer who became Broadway's biggest starmaker.
Who’s in it. The Great Ziegfeld stars William Powell as Florenz 'Flo' Ziegfeld Jr., Myrna Loy as Billie Burke, Luise Rainer as Anna Held and Frank Morgan as Billings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Great Ziegfeld has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Great Ziegfeld page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Ziegfeld tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Ziegfeld (1936)?
- In US, The Great Ziegfeld 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 The Great Ziegfeld worth watching?
- The Great Ziegfeld holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Ziegfeld?
- The Great Ziegfeld stars William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer, Frank Morgan and Fanny Brice.
- When was The Great Ziegfeld released?
- The Great Ziegfeld was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 185 minutes.