

Mr. Skeffington
“She was lucky that Mr. Skeffington was such a gentleman!”
A beautiful but vain woman who rejects the love of her older husband must face the loss of her youth and beauty.
Where to watch Mr. Skeffington in United States
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Where is Mr. Skeffington streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Mr. Skeffington
Mr. Skeffington is a 1944 English-language drama and romance film directed by Vincent Sherman. The cast is led by Bette Davis, Claude Rains, Walter Abel. It has a runtime of 2h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Mr. Skeffington was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 25, 1944, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Writers
- Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, Elizabeth von Arnim
- Release date
- May 25, 1944
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Mr. Skeffington cast & crew
Mr. Skeffington was directed by Vincent Sherman and written by Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, and Elizabeth von Arnim.
The cast features Bette Davis as Fanny Trellis, Claude Rains as Job Skeffington, Walter Abel as George Trellis, George Coulouris as Dr. Byles, Richard Waring as Trippy Trellis, and Marjorie Riordan as Young Fanny.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Ernest Haller, and it was produced by Philip G. Epstein and Jack L. Warner.
Is Mr. Skeffington worth watching?
Mr. Skeffington holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 70 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 25m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Mr. Skeffington is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mr. Skeffington
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Cast of Mr. Skeffington

Bette Davis
Fanny Trellis

Claude Rains
Job Skeffington

Walter Abel
George Trellis

George Coulouris
Dr. Byles

Richard Waring
Trippy Trellis

Marjorie Riordan
Young Fanny

Robert Shayne
MacMahon

John Alexander
Jim Conderley

Jerome Cowan
Edward Morrison

Johnny Mitchell
Johnny Mitchell

Dorothy Peterson
Manby

Peter Whitney
Chester Forbish
Mr. Skeffington — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mr. Skeffington in United States?
Mr. Skeffington is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Mr. Skeffington in?
Mr. Skeffington is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mr. Skeffington?
Mr. Skeffington runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
▸What is Mr. Skeffington rated?
Mr. Skeffington is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 70 ratings.











