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If Winter Comes (1947): cast, story & where to watch

1947 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1947, If Winter Comes is a drama film directed by Victor Saville, running about 97 minutes. “A.S.M. Hutchinson's beloved classic of English countryside life becomes a screen masterpiece !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It's 1939 in the small English town of Penny Green and events in Poland are about to change lives. Mark Sabre, a writer of school textbooks, has married Mabel "on the rebound", after his real love Nona marries someone else. Just as war is about to break out, Nona returns home with her husband Tony. Mabel is sure she can hold onto Mark, though. But misunderstood good deeds on Mark's part turn life for him upside down when his relationship with a young girl starts tongues wagging. Soon, wartime casualties take their toll in Penny Green as well as on the front, as the death of fighting men affects lives back home.

Who’s in it. If Winter Comes stars Walter Pidgeon as Mark Sabre, Deborah Kerr as Nona Tybar, Angela Lansbury as Mabel Sabre and Binnie Barnes as Natalie Bagshaw, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, If Winter Comes 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If Winter Comes page.

If you liked it. Fans of If Winter Comes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch If Winter Comes (1947)?
In US, If Winter Comes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is If Winter Comes worth watching?
If Winter Comes holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in If Winter Comes?
If Winter Comes stars Walter Pidgeon, Deborah Kerr, Angela Lansbury, Binnie Barnes and Janet Leigh.
When was If Winter Comes released?
If Winter Comes was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.