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The Heiress

1949·Movie·NR·115 min·★ 7.8(294)

“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.

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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.

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
#new york city#marriage#love#money#wealth#inheritance#black and white#cynical#manhattan, new york city#embroidery#spinster#19th century#fortune#fortune hunter

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 294 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.

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Cast of The Heiress

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

Catherine Sloper

Montgomery Clift

Montgomery Clift

Morris Townsend

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Dr. Austin Sloper

Miriam Hopkins

Miriam Hopkins

Lavinia Penniman

Vanessa Brown

Vanessa Brown

Maria

Mona Freeman

Mona Freeman

Maria Almond

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

Jefferson Almond

Betty Linley

Betty Linley

Mme. Montgomery

Selena Royle

Selena Royle

Elizabeth Almond

Paul Lees

Paul Lees

Arthur Townsend

Harry Antrim

Harry Antrim

M. Abeel

Russ Conway

Russ Conway

Quintus

The Heiress — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Heiress in India?

The Heiress is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch The Heiress in the US?

In the US, The Heiress is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸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 294 ratings.

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