The Bad and the Beautiful

About The Bad and the Beautiful

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 director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.

Where to Watch

Stream on Watch TCM. Watch free on Tubi TV, Hoopla. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $3.99). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $9.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Vincente Minnelli

Starring Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Barry Sullivan

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer