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Limelight
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You can watch Limelight (1952) for free on Kanopy, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Limelight is a film that explores themes of clown, ballet dancer, black and white.
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Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Nigel Bruce, Buster Keaton, Sydney Chaplin, Norman Lloyd, Andre Eglevsky, Melissa Hayden, Marjorie Bennett, Wheeler Dryden
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Limelight
You can watch Limelight (1952) for free on Kanopy, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
7.9/10
RT Critics
88%
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Director
Cast
Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Nigel Bruce, Buster Keaton, Sydney Chaplin, Norman Lloyd, Andre Eglevsky, Melissa Hayden, Marjorie Bennett, Wheeler Dryden
9 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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Limelight is streaming on Max. Watch Limelight for free on Kanopy. Watch Limelight for free on Plex. Watch Limelight for free on Plex Channel. Limelight is streaming on Criterion Channel. Rent Limelight on Apple TV+. Rent Limelight on Fandango At Home. Buy Limelight on Apple TV+. Buy Limelight on Fandango At Home. Limelight is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified May 22, 2026.