Where to watch The Barefoot Contessa (1954) tonight
The Barefoot Contessa (1954) runs 2 h 8 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.8 from 289 TMDB members. A washed-up filmmaker gets a second chance at stardom when he discovers stunning peasant Maria Vargas dancing in a Madrid nightclub. Goaded by his producer, the director convinces Maria to screen test for, and then star in, his next big picture. But as the producer's possessive nature and the realities of stardom weigh on Maria, she seeks a genuine lover with whom she can escape.
- Runtime
- 2 h 8 min — ends 10:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- September 29, 1954
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 from 289 votes
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Starring
- Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Marius Goring
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-07: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Barefoot Contessa?
- The Barefoot Contessa is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Barefoot Contessa rated?
- The Barefoot Contessa is rated NR in the US.
- Is The Barefoot Contessa a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Barefoot Contessa?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-07: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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