Limelight (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1952, Limelight is a drama, romance and music film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 137 minutes. “The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Who’s in it. Limelight stars Charlie Chaplin as Calvero, Claire Bloom as Terry, a Dancer, Nigel Bruce as Postant, an Impresario and Buster Keaton as Calvero's Partner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Limelight sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Limelight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Limelight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Limelight (1952)?
- In US, Limelight is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Limelight worth watching?
- Limelight holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Limelight?
- Limelight stars Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Nigel Bruce, Buster Keaton and Sydney Chaplin.
- When was Limelight released?
- Limelight was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.