Movie

Limelight

“The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!”

★ 7.9(594)19522h 17m

Limelight is streaming on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

Where to watch Limelight

🇩🇪 Germany

Amazon Arthaus ChannelStream

Arthaus+ Apple TV channelStream

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 Germany — 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

clownballet dancerblack and white

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Limelight in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Limelight on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Limelight on Netflix?+

Limelight is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+.

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.