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Dragonwyck

1946, English. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.

Secret thoughts... That led to secret love... That led to rapture and terror!

A simple Connecticut farm girl is recruited by a distant relative, an aristocratic patroon, to be governess to his young daughter in his Hudson Valley mansion.

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Runtime
1h 43m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Dragonwyck

Dragonwyck is streaming on YouTube TV in India.

Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
10 April 1946
Country
United States of America
Written by
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Box office
$6M
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What Dragonwyck is based on

Dragonwyck is based on Dragonwyck, a 1944 novel by Anya Seton, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

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Is Dragonwyck worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Dragonwyck?

Dragonwyck runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).

Does Dragonwyck have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Dragonwyck. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Dragonwyck parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Dragonwyck is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Dragonwyck on?

Dragonwyck is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Dragonwyck?

If you liked Dragonwyck, try Labor Day, Secret Beyond the Door, Safe Haven.

Who directed Dragonwyck?

Dragonwyck (1946) was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and stars Gene Tierney, Walter Huston, Vincent Price.

What is Dragonwyck based on?

Dragonwyck is based on Dragonwyck, a 1944 novel by Anya Seton, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

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