Written on the Wind
“This woman in his arms was now the wife of the man he called his best friend!”
Mitch Wayne is a geologist working for the Hadleys, an oil-rich Texas family. While the patriarch, Jasper, works hard to establish the family business, his irresponsible son, Kyle, is an alcoholic playboy, and his daughter, Marylee, is the town tramp. Mitch harbors a secret love for Kyle's unsatisfied wife, Lucy -- a fact that leaves him exposed when the jealous Marylee accuses him of murder.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Written on the Wind
Written on the Wind is a 1956 English-language drama and romance film directed by Douglas Sirk. The cast is led by Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Written on the Wind was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 4, 1956, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Writers
- George Zuckerman
- Release date
- October 4, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures
Written on the Wind cast & crew
Written on the Wind was directed by Douglas Sirk and written by George Zuckerman.
The cast features Rock Hudson as Mitch Wayne, Lauren Bacall as Lucy Moore Hadley, Robert Stack as Kyle Hadley, Dorothy Malone as Marylee Hadley, Robert Keith as Jasper Hadley, and Grant Williams as Biff Miley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frank Skinner, cinematography is by Russell Metty, and it was produced by Albert Zugsmith.
Is Written on the Wind worth watching?
Written on the Wind holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 270 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Written on the Wind is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Written on the Wind
Written on the Wind 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 Written on the Wind
Rock Hudson
Mitch Wayne
Lauren Bacall
Lucy Moore Hadley
Robert Stack
Kyle Hadley
Dorothy Malone
Marylee Hadley
Robert Keith
Jasper Hadley
Grant Williams
Biff Miley
Robert J. Wilke
Dan Willis
Edward Platt
Dr. Paul Cochrane
Harry Shannon
Hoak Wayne
John Larch
Roy Carter
Joseph Granby
R.J. Courtney
Roy Glenn
Sam
Written on the Wind — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Written on the Wind in United States?
Written on the Wind 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 Written on the Wind in?
Written on the Wind is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Written on the Wind?
Written on the Wind runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Written on the Wind rated?
Written on the Wind is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 270 ratings.
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