Dodsworth (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1936, Dodsworth is a drama and romance film directed by William Wyler, running about 101 minutes. “Here is a picture that was marked for greatness before it was ever screened!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that they want very different things from life.
Who’s in it. Dodsworth stars Walter Huston as Sam Dodsworth, Ruth Chatterton as Fran Dodsworth, Paul Lukas as Arnold Iselin and Mary Astor as Edith Cortright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Dodsworth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Dodsworth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dodsworth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dodsworth (1936)?
- In US, Dodsworth is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Dodsworth worth watching?
- Dodsworth holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dodsworth?
- Dodsworth stars Walter Huston, Ruth Chatterton, Paul Lukas, Mary Astor and David Niven.
- When was Dodsworth released?
- Dodsworth was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.