Where to watch Limelight in United States
Limelight is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
About Limelight
Limelight is a 1952 movie in the Romance, Drama and Music genres, directed by Charlie Chaplin, starring Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom and Nigel Bruce. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 594 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Limelight in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Limelight trailer
Overview
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Top cast
Charlie Chaplin
Calvero
Claire Bloom
Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose
Nigel Bruce
Postant
Buster Keaton
Calvero's Partner
Sydney Chaplin
Neville
Norman Lloyd
Bodalink
Andre Eglevsky
Dancer - Harlequin
Melissa Hayden
Dancer - Columbine
Marjorie Bennett
Mrs. Sybil Alsop
Wheeler Dryden
Thereza's Doctor
Barry Bernard
John Redfern
Stapleton Kent
Claudius
Molly Glessing
Maid
Leonard Mudie
Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor
Loyal Underwood
Street Musician
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Street Musician
Julian Ludwig
Street Musician
Billy Lee Aimone
Little Boy (uncredited)
John Alban
Empire Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Benjie Bancroft
Music Hall Patron (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Limelight in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Limelight on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Is Limelight on Netflix?+
Limelight is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max.
How long is Limelight?+
Limelight has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
Who stars in Limelight?+
Limelight stars Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Nigel Bruce, Buster Keaton and Sydney Chaplin.
When did Limelight come out?+
Limelight is a 1952 movie directed by Charlie Chaplin.
What genre is Limelight?+
Limelight is Romance, Drama, Music and Comedy film.
Who directed Limelight?+
Limelight was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
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