Desk Set
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Where to watch Desk Set in United States
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Where is Desk Set streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus | — |
About Desk Set
Desk Set is a 1957 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Walter Lang. The cast is led by Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Desk Set was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on August 2, 1957, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Writers
- Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron
- Release date
- August 2, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Desk Set cast & crew
Desk Set was directed by Walter Lang and written by Phoebe Ephron and Henry Ephron.
The cast features Spencer Tracy as Richard Sumner, Katharine Hepburn as Bunny Watson, Gig Young as Mike Cutler, Joan Blondell as Peg Costello, Dina Merrill as Sylvia Blair, and Sue Randall as Ruthie Saylor.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge, cinematography is by Leon Shamroy, and it was produced by Henry Ephron.
Is Desk Set worth watching?
Desk Set holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 129 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Desk Set is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Desk Set
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Cast of Desk Set
Spencer Tracy
Richard Sumner
Katharine Hepburn
Bunny Watson
Gig Young
Mike Cutler
Joan Blondell
Peg Costello
Dina Merrill
Sylvia Blair
Sue Randall
Ruthie Saylor
Neva Patterson
Miss Warriner
Harry Ellerbe
Smithers
Nicholas Joy
Mr. Azae
Diane Jergens
Alice
Merry Anders
Cathy
Ida Moore
Old Lady
Desk Set — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Desk Set in United States?
Desk Set is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Desk Set on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Desk Set is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Desk Set in?
Desk Set is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Desk Set?
Desk Set runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Desk Set rated?
Desk Set is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 129 ratings.
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