Portrait of Jennie
1948, English. Directed by William Dieterle.
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In Depression-era New York, painter Eben Adams despairs at his lack of success. One cold winter evening in Central Park, he meets enigmatic, old-fashioned Jennie Appleton, who captures his fancy when she asks him to wait for her to grow up. Soon after, Eben sells a sketch of Jennie to kindly art dealer Miss Spinny and, as he meets the oddly mutable Jennie in fleeting moments, begins to realize they share a special destiny.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Osborn, Peter Berneis, Ben Hecht
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $1.5M
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What Portrait of Jennie is based on
Portrait of Jennie is based on Portrait of Jennie (1940) by Robert Nathan, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
1940
Portrait of Jennie
By Robert Nathan
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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Portrait of Jennie: quick answers
Is Portrait of Jennie worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 127 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Portrait of Jennie?
Portrait of Jennie runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Portrait of Jennie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Portrait of Jennie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Portrait of Jennie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Portrait of Jennie is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Portrait of Jennie on?
Portrait of Jennie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 December 1948. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Portrait of Jennie?
If you liked Portrait of Jennie, try Winter's Tale, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Possession.
Who directed Portrait of Jennie?
Portrait of Jennie (1948) was directed by William Dieterle and stars Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Ethel Barrymore.
What is Portrait of Jennie based on?
Portrait of Jennie is based on Portrait of Jennie (1940) by Robert Nathan, published by Alfred A. Knopf.