The Wings of the Dove
1997, English. Directed by Iain Softley.
A couple with everything but money. An heiress with everything but love. A temptation no one could resist.
Kate is secretly betrothed to a struggling journalist, Merton Densher. But she knows her Aunt Maude will never approve of the match, since Kate's deceased mother has lost all her money in a marriage to a degenerate opium addict. When Kate meets a terminally ill American heiress named Millie traveling through Europe, she comes up with a conniving plan to have both love and wealth.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Wings of the Dove
The Wings of the Dove isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Iain SoftleyDirector
- Helena Bonham CarterKate Croy
- Linus RoacheMerton Densher
- Alison ElliottMillie Theale
- Elizabeth McGovernSusan Stringham
- Charlotte RamplingAunt Maude
- Alex JenningsLord Mark
- Michael GambonLionel Croy
- Ben MilesJournalist 1
- Philip WrightJournalist 2
- Diana KentMerton's Party Companion
- Alexander JohnButler
- Shirley ChantrellOpium Den Lady
Details
- Released
- 4 September 1997
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Hossein Amini
- Box office
- $14M
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What The Wings of the Dove is based on
The Wings of the Dove is based on The Wings of the Dove, a 1902 novel by Henry James.
Novel · 1902
The Wings of the Dove
By Henry James
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The Wings of the Dove: quick answers
Is The Wings of the Dove worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Wings of the Dove have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wings of the Dove. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wings of the Dove parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wings of the Dove is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wings of the Dove on?
The Wings of the Dove isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wings of the Dove?
If you liked The Wings of the Dove, try Brideshead Revisited, Dot the I, Maurice.
Who directed The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove (1997) was directed by Iain Softley and stars Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache, Alison Elliott.
What is The Wings of the Dove based on?
The Wings of the Dove is based on The Wings of the Dove, a 1902 novel by Henry James.