Broadway by Light (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1958, Broadway by Light is a documentary film directed by William Klein, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. William Klein’s first film is an impressionistic study of late-fifties Broadway, an ominous city-symphony lit by bright flickering light. Orson Welles would delcare it "the first film I've seen in which colour was absolutely necessary".
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Broadway by Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broadway by Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broadway by Light tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broadway by Light (1958)?
- In US, Broadway by Light is available to stream on MUBI. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Broadway by Light worth watching?
- Broadway by Light holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Broadway by Light released?
- Broadway by Light was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.