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The Heiress

1949Movie1 h 55 minNR

DramaRomance
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes100%93%

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama movie about history and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Gothic Romance
  • Psychological Drama
  • Class Conflict
  • Deceptive Suitors
  • Naive Protagonist
  • Period Piece
  • Strong Performances
  • Melancholy Tone

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
William Wyler
Written by
Augustus Goetz, Henry James, Ruth Goetz
Produced by
William Wyler
Music by
Aaron Copland

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Facts

October 6, 1949 · 1 h 55 min · NR

Released
October 6, 1949
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

False Reassurance, The Mourning After, Tall, Dark, and Handsome +9

  • False Reassurance
  • The Mourning After
  • Tall, Dark, and Handsome
  • I Can't Believe a Guy Like You Would Notice Me
  • The Ghost
  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Abusive Parents
  • Shipper on Deck
  • No Sense of Personal Space
  • Romantic Rain
  • The Lost Lenore
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Heiress?"

Questions about The Heiress

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Heiress?

Prime

In the United States, The Heiress streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Heiress worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (87).

Is The Heiress good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

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

Is The Heiress plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Heiress a box office flop?

Budget$3 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 88% of its budget.

What tropes does The Heiress use?

False ReassuranceThe Mourning AfterTall, Dark, and HandsomeI Can't Believe a Guy Like You Would Notice MeThe GhostCalling the Old Man OutAbusive ParentsShipper on DeckNo Sense of Personal SpaceRomantic RainThe Lost Lenore"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including False Reassurance, The Mourning After, and Tall, Dark, and Handsome.