Dolores Claiborne (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1995, Dolores Claiborne is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Taylor Hackford, running about 132 minutes. “Sometimes, an accident can be an unhappy woman's best friend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dolores Claiborne was accused of killing her abusive husband twenty years ago, but the court's findings were inconclusive and she was allowed to walk free. Now she has been accused of killing her employer, Vera Donovan, and this time there is a witness who can place her at the scene of the crime. Things look bad for Dolores when her daughter Selena, a successful Manhattan magazine writer, returns to cover the story.
Who’s in it. Dolores Claiborne stars Kathy Bates as Dolores Claiborne, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Selena St. George, Judy Parfitt as Vera Donovan and Christopher Plummer as John Mackey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Dolores Claiborne has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dolores Claiborne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dolores Claiborne tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dolores Claiborne (1995)?
- In US, Dolores Claiborne is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dolores Claiborne worth watching?
- Dolores Claiborne holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dolores Claiborne?
- Dolores Claiborne stars Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judy Parfitt, Christopher Plummer and David Strathairn.
- When was Dolores Claiborne released?
- Dolores Claiborne was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.