The Entertainer (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1960, The Entertainer is a drama and music film directed by Tony Richardson, running about 96 minutes. “As the applause grew fainter … As the spotlight grew dimmer … His women were younger!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
Who’s in it. The Entertainer stars Laurence Olivier as Archie Rice, Brenda De Banzie as Phoebe Rice, Roger Livesey as Billy Rice and Joan Plowright as Jean Rice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Entertainer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Entertainer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Entertainer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Entertainer (1960)?
- In US, The Entertainer is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Entertainer worth watching?
- The Entertainer holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Entertainer?
- The Entertainer stars Laurence Olivier, Brenda De Banzie, Roger Livesey, Joan Plowright and Alan Bates.
- When was The Entertainer released?
- The Entertainer was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.