Dark Victory (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1939, Dark Victory is a drama and romance film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 104 minutes. “I've crammed every minute so full of waste. And now there's so little time. I don't know what to do. I'm afraid!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life.
Who’s in it. Dark Victory stars Bette Davis as Judith Traherne, George Brent as Dr. Frederick Steele, Humphrey Bogart as Michael O'Leary and Geraldine Fitzgerald as Ann King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Dark Victory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Dark Victory page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Victory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Victory (1939)?
- In US, Dark Victory 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 Dark Victory worth watching?
- Dark Victory holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Victory?
- Dark Victory stars Bette Davis, George Brent, Humphrey Bogart, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Ronald Reagan.
- When was Dark Victory released?
- Dark Victory was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.