The Entertainer
“As the applause grew fainter … As the spotlight grew dimmer … His women were younger!”
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
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Where is The Entertainer streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, FlixFling | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| India | Artiflix, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, FlixFling, Artiflix, Plex | FlixFling |
| Australia | Artiflix, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Artiflix, Plex | — |
| France | Artiflix, Plex | — |
| Spain | Filmin, Artiflix, Plex | — |
| Brazil | Artiflix, Plex | — |
| Japan | Artiflix, Plex | — |
About The Entertainer
The Entertainer is a 1960 English-language drama film directed by Tony Richardson. The cast is led by Laurence Olivier, Brenda De Banzie, Roger Livesey. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
The Entertainer was produced by Woodfall Film Productions and Continental and made in United Kingdom. It was released on July 25, 1960.
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Writers
- John Osborne, Nigel Kneale
- Release date
- July 25, 1960
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Woodfall Film Productions, Continental
The Entertainer cast & crew
The Entertainer was directed by Tony Richardson and written by John Osborne and Nigel Kneale.
The cast features Laurence Olivier as Archie Rice, Brenda De Banzie as Phoebe Rice, Roger Livesey as Billy Rice, Joan Plowright as Jean Rice, Alan Bates as Frank Rice, and Daniel Massey as Graham.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Addison, cinematography is by Oswald Morris, and it was produced by Harry Saltzman.
Is The Entertainer worth watching?
The Entertainer holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 57 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Entertainer is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Entertainer
In United States, you can stream The Entertainer on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and FlixFling. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Entertainer
Laurence Olivier
Archie Rice
Brenda De Banzie
Phoebe Rice
Roger Livesey
Billy Rice
Joan Plowright
Jean Rice
Alan Bates
Frank Rice
Daniel Massey
Graham
Albert Finney
Mick Rice
Shirley Anne Field
Tina Lapford
Thora Hird
Mrs. Ada Lapford
Miriam Karlin
Renée Baxter
Geoffrey Toone
Harold Hubbard
MacDonald Hobley
McDonald Hobley (as McDonald Hobley)
The Entertainer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Entertainer in United States?
The Entertainer is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, FlixFling in United States.
▸Is The Entertainer on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Entertainer is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Entertainer in?
The Entertainer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Entertainer?
The Entertainer runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Entertainer rated?
It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 57 ratings.
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