The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
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All her life, Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was where she belonged. Unqualified to be sent as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn to send herself to a poor, remote village. There, she eventually lives a full and happy life: running the inn, acting as 'foot inspector', advising the local Mandarin, and even winning the heart of mixed-race Captain Lin Nan. Gladys discovers her real destiny when the country is invaded by Japan and the Chinese children need her to save their lives.
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| 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, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness is a 1958 English-language war and drama film directed by Mark Robson. The cast is led by Ingrid Bergman, Curd Jürgens, Burt Kwouk. It has a runtime of 2h 34m. 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.
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on November 23, 1958, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Writers
- Isobel Lennart
- Release date
- November 23, 1958
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness cast & crew
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness was directed by Mark Robson and written by Isobel Lennart.
The cast features Ingrid Bergman as Gladys Aylward, Curd Jürgens as Capt. Lin Nan, Burt Kwouk as Li, Robert Donat as The Mandarin of Yang Cheng, Tsai Chin as Sui-Lan, and Richard Wattis as Mr. Murfin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Malcolm Arnold, cinematography is by Freddie Young, and it was produced by Buddy Adler.
Is The Inn of the Sixth Happiness worth watching?
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 85 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 2h 34m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy war and drama, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
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Cast of The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Ingrid Bergman
Gladys Aylward
Curd Jürgens
Capt. Lin Nan
Burt Kwouk
Li
Robert Donat
The Mandarin of Yang Cheng
Tsai Chin
Sui-Lan
Richard Wattis
Mr. Murfin
Athene Seyler
Jeannie Lawson
Ronald Squire
Sir Francis Jamison
Michael David
Hok-A
Peter Chong
Yang
Joan Young
Sir Francis' cook
Noel Hood
Miss Thompson
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Inn of the Sixth Happiness in United States?
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness 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 Inn of the Sixth Happiness in?
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Inn of the Sixth Happiness?
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
▸What is The Inn of the Sixth Happiness rated?
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 85 ratings.
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