The Heiress
1949, English. Directed by William Wyler.
A truly great motion picture.
In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.8/10 from 294 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Heiress
The Heiress is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- William WylerDirector
- Olivia de HavillandCatherine Sloper
- Montgomery CliftMorris Townsend
- Ralph RichardsonDr. Austin Sloper
- Miriam HopkinsLavinia Penniman
- Vanessa BrownMaria
- Mona FreemanMaria Almond
- Ray CollinsJefferson Almond
- Betty LinleyMme. Montgomery
- Selena RoyleElizabeth Almond
- Paul LeesArthur Townsend
- Harry AntrimM. Abeel
- Russ ConwayQuintus
Details
- Released
- 6 October 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Augustus Goetz, Ruth Goetz
- Budget
- $2.6M
- Box office
- $2.3M
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What The Heiress is based on
The Heiress is based on Washington Square (1880) by Henry James, published by Harper and The Heiress, a theatrical adaptation by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz.
1880
Washington Square
By Henry James
Published by Harper
Theatrical adaptation
The Heiress
By Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Heiress: quick answers
Is The Heiress worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 294 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Heiress?
The Heiress runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Heiress have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Heiress. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Heiress parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Heiress is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Heiress on?
The Heiress is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Heiress?
If you liked The Heiress, try Anna Karenina, The Duchess, The Lost City.
Who directed The Heiress?
The Heiress (1949) was directed by William Wyler and stars Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson.
What is The Heiress based on?
The Heiress is based on Washington Square (1880) by Henry James, published by Harper and The Heiress, a theatrical adaptation by Ruth Goetz and Augustus Goetz.