Since You Went Away
1944, English. Directed by John Cromwell.
A love story of today's love and laughter
In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wife and two teen daughters.
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Since You Went Away
Since You Went Away isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- John CromwellDirector
- Claudette ColbertAnne Hilton
- Jennifer JonesJane Hilton
- Joseph CottenTony Willett
- Shirley TempleBridget Hilton
- Monty WoolleyWilliam Smollett
- Lionel BarrymoreClergyman
- Robert WalkerBill Smollett
- Hattie McDanielFidelia
- Agnes MooreheadEmily Hawkins
- Alla NazimovaZofia Koslowska
- Albert BassermannSigmund Golden
- Gordon OliverMarine Officer Seeking Room
Details
- Released
- 30 June 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David O. Selznick
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What Since You Went Away is based on
Since You Went Away is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Since You Went Away: quick answers
Is Since You Went Away worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Since You Went Away?
Since You Went Away runs 177 minutes (2h 57m).
Does Since You Went Away have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Since You Went Away. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Since You Went Away parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Since You Went Away is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Since You Went Away on?
Since You Went Away isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Since You Went Away?
If you liked Since You Went Away, try Train Dreams, The Six Triple Eight, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.
Who directed Since You Went Away?
Since You Went Away (1944) was directed by John Cromwell and stars Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten.
What is Since You Went Away based on?
Since You Went Away is adapted from a novel.