Esther Waters
1948, English. Directed by Ian Dalrymple.
Esther goes into service in Victorian England, only to be seduced by the sweet talking groom William, who then takes off with his employer's daughter. Left alone to bring up the child, Esther manages and after 7 years has a chance at happiness. Then William turns up again...
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 28 September 1948
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Michael Gordon, William Rose
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Esther Waters runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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Esther Waters isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Esther Waters?
If you liked Esther Waters, try The Devil's Double, Girl in the Box, The River.
Who directed Esther Waters?
Esther Waters (1948) was directed by Ian Dalrymple and stars Dirk Bogarde, Kathleen Ryan, Cyril Cusack.