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Since You Went Away

1944·Movie·NR·177 min·6.6(54)

A love story of today's love and laughter

In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wife and two teen daughters.

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About Since You Went Away

Since You Went Away is a 1944 English-language drama, romance and war film directed by John Cromwell. The cast is led by Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten. It has a runtime of 2h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings.

Since You Went Away was produced by Selznick International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 30, 1944, and carries a NR certification.

Director
John Cromwell
Writers
David O. Selznick
Release date
June 30, 1944
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Selznick International Pictures
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Since You Went Away cast & crew

Since You Went Away was directed by John Cromwell and written by David O. Selznick.

The cast features Claudette Colbert as Mrs. Anne Hilton, Jennifer Jones as Jane Deborah Hilton, Joseph Cotten as Lieutenant Tony Willett, Shirley Temple as Bridget 'Brig' Hilton, Monty Woolley as Colonel William G. Smollett, and Lionel Barrymore as Clergyman.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Steiner, cinematography is by Lee Garmes, and it was produced by David O. Selznick.

Is Since You Went Away worth watching?

Since You Went Away holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 54 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 57m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, romance, and war, Since You Went Away is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Since You Went Away

Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert

Mrs. Anne Hilton

Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones

Jane Deborah Hilton

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Lieutenant Tony Willett

Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple

Bridget 'Brig' Hilton

Monty Woolley

Monty Woolley

Colonel William G. Smollett

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Clergyman

Robert Walker

Robert Walker

Corporal William G. 'Bill' Smollett II

Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel

Fidelia

Agnes Moorehead

Agnes Moorehead

Mrs. Emily Hawkins

Alla Nazimova

Alla Nazimova

Zofia Koslowska

Albert Bassermann

Albert Bassermann

Dr. Sigmund Gottlieb Golden

Gordon Oliver

Gordon Oliver

Marine Officer Seeking Room

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Since You Went Away is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Since You Went Away?

Since You Went Away runs 2 hours 57 minutes (177 minutes).

What is Since You Went Away rated?

Since You Went Away is rated NR. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 54 ratings.

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