Where to watch The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) in the UK
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
I took you out of the gutter... I can fling you back!
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.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Bad and the Beautiful.
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Lana TurnerGeorgia Lorrison -
Kirk DouglasJonathan Shields -
Walter PidgeonHarry Pebbel -
Dick PowellJames Lee Bartlow -
Barry SullivanFred Amiel -
Gloria GrahameRosemary Bartlow -
Leo G. CarrollHenry Whitfield -
Gilbert RolandVictor "Gaucho" Ribera
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The Bad and the Beautiful — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Bad and the Beautiful in the UK?
The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent The Bad and the Beautiful?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Bad and the Beautiful?
Yes. The Bad and the Beautiful can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Bad and the Beautiful on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The Bad and the Beautiful is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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