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Magnificent Obsession

1954Movie1 h 48 minNR

DramaRomance
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic77–Rotten Tomatoes88%72%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic77–Rotten Tomatoes88%72%

Summary

Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the town’s only resuscitator while a local hero, Dr. Phillips, dies waiting for the life-saving device. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with the doctor’s widow, Helen, falling in love with her in the process.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Douglas Sirk
Written by
Robert Blees, Lloyd C. Douglas
Produced by
Ross Hunter
Music by
Joseph Gershenson, Frank Skinner

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Facts

August 7, 1954 · 1 h 48 min · NR

Released
August 7, 1954
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – Medicine, The Atoner, Fanservice +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Magnificent Obsession?"

Questions about Magnificent Obsession

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Where can I stream Magnificent Obsession?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Magnificent Obsession from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Magnificent Obsession worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Magnificent Obsession okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Magnificent Obsession good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.