Desk Set (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1957, Desk Set is a comedy and romance film directed by Walter Lang, running about 103 minutes. “The girls and guys who make the office such a wonderful place to love in!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A computer expert tries to prove his electronic brain can replace a television network's research staff.
Who’s in it. Desk Set stars Spencer Tracy as Richard Sumner, Katharine Hepburn as Bunny Watson, Gig Young as Mike Cutler and Joan Blondell as Peg Costello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Desk Set has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and 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 Desk Set page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desk Set tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desk Set (1957)?
- In US, Desk Set is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and 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 Desk Set worth watching?
- Desk Set holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Desk Set?
- Desk Set stars Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young, Joan Blondell and Dina Merrill.
- When was Desk Set released?
- Desk Set was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.