The Magnificent Ambersons (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1942, The Magnificent Ambersons is a drama, romance and history film directed by Orson Welles, running about 88 minutes. “Real life screened more daringly than it’s ever been before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The spoiled young heir to the decaying Amberson fortune comes between his widowed mother and the man she has always loved.
Who’s in it. The Magnificent Ambersons stars Joseph Cotten as Eugene Morgan, Dolores Costello as Isabel Amberson Minafer, Anne Baxter as Lucy Morgan and Tim Holt as George Minafer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Magnificent Ambersons 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 The Magnificent Ambersons page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent Ambersons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)?
- In US, The Magnificent Ambersons 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 The Magnificent Ambersons worth watching?
- The Magnificent Ambersons holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Magnificent Ambersons?
- The Magnificent Ambersons stars Joseph Cotten, Dolores Costello, Anne Baxter, Tim Holt and Agnes Moorehead.
- When was The Magnificent Ambersons released?
- The Magnificent Ambersons was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.