Dark Victory
1939, English. Directed by Edmund Goulding.
I've crammed every minute so full of waste. And now there's so little time. I don't know what to do. I'm afraid!
Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Dark Victory isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Edmund GouldingDirector
- Bette DavisJudith Traherne
- George BrentDr. Frederick Steele
- Humphrey BogartMichael O'Leary
- Geraldine FitzgeraldAnn King
- Ronald ReaganAlec
- Henry TraversDr. Parsons
- Cora WitherspoonCarrie
- Dorothy PetersonMiss Wainwright
- Virginia BrissacMartha
- Charles RichmanColonel Mantle
- Herbert RawlinsonDr. Carter
- Leonard MudieDr. Driscoll
Details
- Released
- 20 April 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Casey Robinson
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Dark Victory: quick answers
Is Dark Victory worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 170 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dark Victory?
Dark Victory runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Dark Victory have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dark Victory. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dark Victory parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dark Victory is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dark Victory on?
Dark Victory isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dark Victory?
If you liked Dark Victory, try Five Feet Apart, The Theory of Everything, A Walk to Remember.
Who directed Dark Victory?
Dark Victory (1939) was directed by Edmund Goulding and stars Bette Davis, George Brent, Humphrey Bogart.
What is Dark Victory based on?
Dark Victory is based on Dark Victory, a play or musical.