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The Bad and the Beautiful

7.319521h 58mPGMovieDramaRomance

Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a…

DirectorVincente Minnelli
WritersGeorge Bradshaw·Charles Schnee
ProducerJohn Houseman

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Vincente Minnelli

LTLana Turner
Lana Turner
Georgia Lorrison
KDKirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas
Jonathan Shields
WPWalter Pidgeon
Walter Pidgeon
Harry Pebbel
DPDick Powell
Dick Powell
James Lee Bartlow
BSBarry Sullivan
Barry Sullivan
Fred Amiel
GGGloria Grahame
Gloria Grahame
Rosemary Bartlow
LCLeo G. Carroll
Leo G. Carroll
Henry Whitfield
GRGilbert Roland
Gilbert Roland
Victor "Gaucho" Ribera
PSPaul Stewart
Paul Stewart
Syd Murphy
VBVanessa Brown
Vanessa Brown
Kay Amiel
ESElaine Stewart
Elaine Stewart
Lila
SWSammy White
Sammy White
Gus

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The Bad and the Beautiful — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Bad and the Beautiful?

The Bad and the Beautiful isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Bad and the Beautiful on Netflix?

No, The Bad and the Beautiful is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Bad and the Beautiful on Amazon Prime Video?

The Bad and the Beautiful isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Bad and the Beautiful for free?

The Bad and the Beautiful isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.