The Astonished Heart
1950, English. Directed by Antony Darnborough & Terence Fisher.
A daring experiment in love!
Several years after graduation, best friends Barbara (Celia Johnson) and Leonora (Margaret Leighton) reconnect as if not a day has gone by. But Leonora could do without Barbara's husband, Christian (Noel Coward), whom she finds arrogant and off-putting ... at first. One evening alone together, romance is set ablaze, leaving Christian with a lot of explaining to do to Barbara.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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FlixFlingCast & crew
- Antony DarnboroughDirector
- Terence FisherDirector
- Celia JohnsonBarbara Faber
- Noël CowardDr. Christian Faber
- Margaret LeightonLeonora Vail
- Joyce CareySusan Birch
- Graham PaynTim Verney
- Michael HordernErnest
- Amy VenessAlice Smith
- Ralph MichaelPhilip Lucas
- Patricia GlynHelen
- Alan WebbSir Reginald
- Everley GreggMiss Harper
- John SalewSoames
Details
- Released
- 17 March 1950
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Noël Coward
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How long is The Astonished Heart?
The Astonished Heart runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Astonished Heart is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Astonished Heart?
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Who directed The Astonished Heart?
The Astonished Heart (1950) was directed by Antony Darnborough and Terence Fisher and stars Celia Johnson, Noël Coward, Margaret Leighton.