Limelight is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 15 June 2026.
Where to watch Limelight
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Release date
- 1952-10-16
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $1,000,000
- Budget
- $900,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Celebrated Productions
Limelight — trailer
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 Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
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
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Limelight in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Limelight on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Limelight on Netflix?+
Limelight is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
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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