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The Entertainer

1960·Movie
1h 44min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some satire and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Dark Humor6

World

Show business, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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As the applause grew fainter … As the spotlight grew dimmer … His women were younger!

Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
Bleak Showbiz DramaTour-de-Force PerformanceSocial SatireMelancholy & CynicalDecline of VaudevillePost-War BritainCharacter StudyClaustrophobicKitchen Sink Realism

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Entertainer legally?

The Entertainer is included with a subscription to FlixFling, HBO Max, and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Entertainer worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Entertainer rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Entertainer?

1 h 44 min

The Entertainer runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Entertainer?

Critics70
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see The Entertainer much the same way.

What language is The Entertainer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Entertainer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Entertainer in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.