The Heiress

Name: The Heiress
Released: 1949-10-06
Rating: 7.8

7.8/10 (286)

·1949· 115 min

Director: William Wyler

"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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Cast

Olivia de Havilland

Catherine Sloper

Montgomery Clift

Morris Townsend

Ralph Richardson

Dr. Austin Sloper

Miriam Hopkins

Lavinia Penniman

Vanessa Brown

Maria

Mona Freeman

Maria Almond

Ray Collins

Jefferson Almond

Betty Linley

Mme. Montgomery

Selena Royle

Elizabeth Almond

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Paul Lees

Arthur Townsend

Harry Antrim

M. Abeel

Russ Conway

Quintus

In brief

The Heiress (1949) is a drama, romance, history film. With an average rating of 7.8/10 from 286 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 55min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

Frequently asked questions

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How long is The Heiress?

The Heiress runs 115 minutes (1h 55min).

What rating does The Heiress have?

The Heiress has an average rating of 7.8/10 based on 286 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Heiress from?

The Heiress was released in 1949.