The Magnificent Ambersons
1942, English. Directed by Orson Welles.
Real life screened more daringly than it’s ever been before!
The spoiled young heir to the decaying Amberson fortune comes between his widowed mother and the man she has always loved.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Orson WellesDirector
- Joseph CottenEugene Morgan
- Dolores CostelloIsabel Amberson Minafer
- Anne BaxterLucy Morgan
- Tim HoltGeorge Minafer
- Agnes MooreheadFanny Minafer
- Ray CollinsJack Amberson
- Erskine SanfordRoger Bronson
- Richard BennettMajor Amberson
- Orson WellesNarrator (voice)
- Edwin AugustCitizen (uncredited)
- Georgia BackusMatron (uncredited)
- Harry A. BaileyCitizen (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 10 July 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Orson Welles
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What The Magnificent Ambersons is based on
The Magnificent Ambersons is based on The Magnificent Ambersons (1918) by Booth Tarkington.
1918
The Magnificent Ambersons
By Booth Tarkington
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The Magnificent Ambersons: quick answers
Is The Magnificent Ambersons worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 509 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Magnificent Ambersons?
The Magnificent Ambersons runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Magnificent Ambersons have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Magnificent Ambersons. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Magnificent Ambersons parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Magnificent Ambersons is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Magnificent Ambersons on?
The Magnificent Ambersons isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Magnificent Ambersons?
If you liked The Magnificent Ambersons, try Not Easily Broken, The Lost Husband, The Sleeping Dictionary.
Who directed The Magnificent Ambersons?
The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) was directed by Orson Welles and stars Joseph Cotten, Dolores Costello, Anne Baxter.
What is The Magnificent Ambersons based on?
The Magnificent Ambersons is based on The Magnificent Ambersons (1918) by Booth Tarkington.