The Heiress
“A truly great motion picture.”
In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.
Where to watch The Heiress in United States
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Where is The Heiress streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video |
About The Heiress
The Heiress is a 1949 English-language drama, romance and history film directed by William Wyler. The cast is led by Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Heiress was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 6, 1949, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- William Wyler
- Writers
- Ruth Goetz, Augustus Goetz
- Release date
- October 6, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Heiress cast & crew
The Heiress was directed by William Wyler and written by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz.
The cast features Olivia de Havilland as Catherine Sloper, Montgomery Clift as Morris Townsend, Ralph Richardson as Dr. Austin Sloper, Miriam Hopkins as Lavinia Penniman, Vanessa Brown as Maria, and Mona Freeman as Maria Almond.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Aaron Copland, cinematography is by Leo Tover, and it was produced by William Wyler.
Is The Heiress worth watching?
The Heiress holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 279 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and history, The Heiress is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Heiress
The Heiress isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Heiress
Olivia de Havilland
Catherine Sloper
Montgomery Clift
Morris Townsend
Ralph Richardson
Dr. Austin Sloper
Miriam Hopkins
Lavinia Penniman
Vanessa Brown
Maria
Mona Freeman
Maria Almond
Ray Collins
Jefferson Almond
Betty Linley
Mme. Montgomery
Selena Royle
Elizabeth Almond
Paul Lees
Arthur Townsend
Harry Antrim
M. Abeel
Russ Conway
Quintus
The Heiress — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Heiress in United States?
The Heiress 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 The Heiress in?
The Heiress is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Heiress?
The Heiress runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Heiress rated?
The Heiress is rated NR. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 279 ratings.
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