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Limelight

64/100
70 Ratings
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1952

Drama

2h 17m

All (G)

A fading comedian and a suicidally despondent ballet dancer must look to each other to find purpose and hope in their lives.

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Currently you are able to watch Limelight streaming on Roku, The Criterion Channel, Kanopy, MAX (Via Hulu), MAX, and MAX (Via Prime Video). It is also possible to buy Limelight on Prime Video, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, and Apple TV.

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United StatesMAX (Via Prime Video), Roku, Kanopy, MAX, MAX (Via Hulu), The Criterion Channel
United KingdomNowTV
AustraliaNot Available
CanadaThe Criterion Channel
New ZealandNot Available

Streaming availability last updated: 03:01:41 AM, 05/13/2025 PST

More Information on Limelight

A fading comedian and a suicidally despondent ballet dancer must look to each other to find purpose and hope in their lives. Limelight featuring Charlie Chaplin and Claire Bloom is streaming on MAX, streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel, streaming with subscription on Kanopy, and 3 others. It's a drama and romance movie.

Drama

Romance

1952

All (G)

2h17m

US

Director

Charlie Chaplin

Terry, a Dancer

Claire Bloom

Postant, an Impresario

Nigel Bruce

Calvero's Partner

Buster Keaton

Bodalink

Norman Lloyd

Thereza's Doctor

Wheeler Dryden

John Redfern

Barry Bernard

Street Musician

'Snub' Pollard

Little Girl in Opening Scene (uncredited)

Geraldine Chaplin

Extra (uncredited)

Oona Chaplin

Mrs. Parker (uncredited)

Edna Purviance

Music Hall Performer (uncredited)

Colin Kenny

Griffin - Clown Outside Stage Door

Cyril Delevanti

Dancer - Columbine

Melissa Hayden

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70 Ratings
#22246of all Movies

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My Rating: 5

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