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The Great Ziegfeld

1936Movie3 h 5 minNR

DramaMusic
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic694.3Rotten Tomatoes71%49%

An epic, wondrous music movie about show business and history, with standout cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The Sensation of the Century!

At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows

Feels like

  • Lavish Musical Biopic
  • Spectacular Production
  • Old Hollywood Glamour
  • Ambitious Showman
  • Historical Drama
  • Extravagant Costumes
  • Feel-Good Entertainment
  • Classic Cinema

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Robert Z. Leonard
Written by
William Anthony McGuire
Produced by
Hunt Stromberg
Music by
Arthur Lange

Everyone

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Facts

April 8, 1936 · 3 h 5 min · NR

Released
April 8, 1936
Runtime
3 h 5 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Music, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
71 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

The Barnum, Downer Ending, Character Title +9

  • The Barnum
  • Downer Ending
  • Character Title
  • Sex Sells
  • Call-Forward
  • Large Ham
  • The Alcoholic
  • A Fool and His New Money Are Soon Parted
  • Blackface
  • The Casanova
  • Oscar Bait
  • Worst News Judgment Ever

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Great Ziegfeld?"

Questions about The Great Ziegfeld

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great Ziegfeld?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Great Ziegfeld from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Great Ziegfeld worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (70 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Is there a sequel to The Great Ziegfeld?

  1. The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
  2. Ziegfeld Follies (1945)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Ziegfeld Follies (1945).

Is The Great Ziegfeld okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Great Ziegfeld good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Great Ziegfeld use?

The BarnumDowner EndingCharacter TitleSex SellsCall-ForwardLarge HamThe AlcoholicA Fool and His New Money Are Soon PartedBlackfaceThe CasanovaOscar BaitWorst News Judgment Everand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including The Barnum, Downer Ending, and Character Title.