

Ryan's Daughter
1970, English. Directed by David Lean.
A story of love...set against the violence of rebellion
In the wake of the 1916 Easter Rising, a married schoolteacher in a small Irish village has an affair with a troubled British officer.
- Runtime
- 3h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Where to watch Ryan's Daughter
Ryan's Daughter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Details
- Released
- 9 November 1970
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Robert Bolt
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $31M
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What Ryan's Daughter is based on
Ryan's Daughter is based on Madame Bovary (1857) by Gustave Flaubert.
1857
Madame Bovary
By Gustave Flaubert
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Ryan's Daughter: quick answers
Is Ryan's Daughter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 185 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ryan's Daughter?
Ryan's Daughter runs 206 minutes (3h 26m).
Does Ryan's Daughter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ryan's Daughter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ryan's Daughter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Ryan's Daughter yet.
Which OTT platform is Ryan's Daughter on?
Ryan's Daughter isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ryan's Daughter?
If you liked Ryan's Daughter, try The Edge of Love, Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher, Baltimore.
Who directed Ryan's Daughter?
Ryan's Daughter (1970) was directed by David Lean and stars Robert Mitchum, Trevor Howard, Christopher Jones.
What is Ryan's Daughter based on?
Ryan's Daughter is based on Madame Bovary (1857) by Gustave Flaubert.