8.4IMDb264k votes
Directed by Billy Wilder
With William Holden · Gloria Swanson · Erich von Stroheim
the vibe
- 🌀 slow burn
- 🧠 intelligent
- 🎭 sad, cathartic
the story
A struggling screenwriter becomes entangled with a reclusive former silent film star seeking a comeback.
the plot
contains spoilers
- a hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star
- the former silent film star has faded into Hollywood obscurity
awards & recognition
- Oscar Winner
- Won 3 Oscars.
- 21 wins & 20 nominations total.
where to watch
not on any of our streamers yet.
