Where to watch Desk Set in Canada
Desk Set is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Desk Set
Desk Set is a 1957 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Walter Lang, starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn and Gig Young. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 129 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Desk Set in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Desk Set trailer
Overview
A computer expert tries to prove his electronic brain can replace a television network's research staff.
Top cast
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
Rachel Stephens
Receptionist
Pamela Curran
Woman (uncredited)
Bill Duray
Member of the Board (uncredited)
Harry Evans
Member of the Board (uncredited)
Jesslyn Fax
Mrs. Hewitt (uncredited)
Richard Gardner
Fred (uncredited)
Charles Heard
Member of the Board (uncredited)
Joe Lanza
Dancer (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Desk Set in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Desk Set on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube.
Is Desk Set on Netflix?+
Desk Set is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Desk Set?+
Desk Set has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who stars in Desk Set?+
Desk Set stars Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young, Joan Blondell and Dina Merrill.
When did Desk Set come out?+
Desk Set is a 1957 movie directed by Walter Lang.
What genre is Desk Set?+
Desk Set is Comedy and Romance film.
Who directed Desk Set?+
Desk Set was directed by Walter Lang.
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