Andres Gomez
8/10A classic for the must to be seen list. Gloria Swanson is magnificent.
Reviewed on June 16, 2014
Sunset Boulevard(1950)
A Hollywood Story: Sensational...Daring...Unforgettable...Sunset Blvd
8.3(3,015)1h 50m1950-08-10
Drama
Sunset Boulevard Synopsis
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Sunset Boulevard (1950) is a drama film directed by Billy Wilder, released on August 10, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim and Nancy Olson. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3,015 ratings.
- Director:
- Billy Wilder
- Writers:
- Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, D.M. Marshman Jr.
- Producers:
- Charles Brackett
- Cinematographer:
- John F. Seitz
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,752,000
- Revenue:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Sunset Boulevard (1950) Trailer
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Sunset Boulevard Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Sunset Boulevard.
75th Anniversary Trailer
Trailer
Trailer
Trailer
75th Anniversary Spot
Teaser
"I Am Big, It's the Pictures That Got Small" Clip
Clip
“Mr. DeMille, I m Ready for My Close Up” Official Film Clip
Clip
Norma Desmond At Paramount Clip
Clip
Cliff “Method Man” Smith Discusses SUNSET BOULEVARD and Classic Film | TCMFF 2025
Featurette
Billy Wilder on making SUNSET BLVD
Featurette
Sunset Boulevard Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Holden
as Joe Gillis
Gloria Swanson
as Norma Desmond
Erich von Stroheim
as Max von Mayerling
Nancy Olson
as Betty Schaefer
Fred Clark
as Sheldrake
Lloyd Gough
as Morino
Jack Webb
as Artie Green
Franklyn Farnum
as Undertaker
Larry J. Blake
as Finance Man #1
- Charles Dayton
Charles Dayton
as Finance Man #2
Cecil B. DeMille
as Cecil B. DeMille
Hedda Hopper
as Hedda Hopper
Key crew
Directed by Billy Wilder, written by Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder and D.M. Marshman Jr., produced by Charles Brackett.
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Sunset Boulevard Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3,015 ratings.
Filipe Manuel Neto
10/10**One of the great films of Hollywood's golden age.** This movie is really special. Not only does it show us a lot about the world of Hollywood during its golden age, but it also reveals a lot about the actors' egos, vanities and their titanic struggles to preserve their careers and stay in the limelight. Brilliantly directed by Billy Wilder, it is considered by many to be one of the great movie classics, combining…
Reviewed on November 16, 2022
CinemaSerf
7/10"Gillis" (William Holden) is a down-at-heel script writer who is struggling to keep his head above water. Not having had any successes for a while, his car is about to be repossessed and his erstwhile boss "Sheldrake" (Fred Clark) has nothing for him. On the run from the pursuing repo men, he turns his car into the drive of a decaying old mansion. Hiding his car in the garage, he is mistaken by the house's owner…
Reviewed on January 6, 2023
r96sk
9/10Ace! <em>'Sunset Boulevard'</em> is a splendid flick from 1950. I will note that I found the middle to be ever so slightly less interesting than the beginning and ending, though even so overall I most definitely enjoyed watching it. Love the dialogue, the score is excellent too. William Holden and Gloria Swanson are tremendous together onscreen, in what is a supremely well told story.
Reviewed on May 19, 2023
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Sunset Boulevard – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sunset Boulevard online?
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Sunset Boulevard (1950) is available to stream on Kanopy and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sunset Boulevard?
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The main cast of Sunset Boulevard (1950) includes William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson and Fred Clark. The film was directed by Billy Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sunset Boulevard released?
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Sunset Boulevard was released on August 10, 1950 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Sunset Boulevard worth watching?
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Sunset Boulevard (1950) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3,015 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sunset Boulevard?
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