Movie

Desk Set

“The girls and guys who make the office such a wonderful place to love in!”

★ 7.0(129)19571h 43m

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 11 June 2026.

Where to watch Desk Set

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Good to know

Director: Walter Lang
Release date: 1957-08-02
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Desk Set — trailer

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.

Synopsis

A computer expert tries to prove his electronic brain can replace a television network's research staff.

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

Themes & keywords

computeroffice

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.