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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.

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Runtime
3h 26m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
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Released
9 November 1970
Country
United Kingdom
Written by
Robert Bolt
Budget
$13M
Box office
$31M
rebellionworld war igunvillagemuteirelandextramarital affairirish easter rebellion (1916)catholic priestwavesbritish officercoastal townlong brown hair1910s

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What Ryan's Daughter is based on

Ryan's Daughter is based on Madame Bovary (1857) by Gustave Flaubert.

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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?

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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.

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