Right of Way
1983, English. Directed by George Schaefer.
Miniature Dwyer is named after her mother, who was making miniature doll houses when Minnie was born. Minnie, too, has built doll houses for years, and when she learns that she is terminally ill, she and her husband Teddy begin planning their joint suicide. She makes sure that her dolls are placed with people who will appreciate and cherish them. The couple refuse to allow their grief-stricken daughter or the solicitous social worker or anyone else to forestall the death they are determined is right for them
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George SchaeferDirector
- Bette DavisMiniature Dwyer
- James StewartTeddy Dwyer
- Melinda DillonRuda Dwyer
- Priscilla MorrillMrs. Finter
- John HarkinsG. Clayburn
- Jacque Lynn ColtonMrs. Belkin
- Louis SchaeferKahn
- Charles WalkerKahn's Assistant
- Ismael 'East' CarloGardener
- Jane KaczmarekTV Reporter
- Mark L. TaylorParamedic
- John RatzenbergerPoliceman
Details
- Released
- 21 November 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Lees
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Right of Way runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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Right of Way is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Right of Way on?
Right of Way isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 November 1983. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Right of Way?
If you liked Right of Way, try Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, Brian's Song, The Christmas Shoes.
Who directed Right of Way?
Right of Way (1983) was directed by George Schaefer and stars Bette Davis, James Stewart, Melinda Dillon.