Peter Ibbetson (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1935, Peter Ibbetson is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 88 minutes. “Love... born in the simple hearts of children... loving gloriously... triumphant through the years!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his mother dies, young Peter Ibbetson leaves Paris and his best friend, Mary, behind to live with a severe uncle in England. Years later, Peter is an architect with little time for women, until he begins a project with the Duke and Duchess of Towers. When Peter and the duchess become great friends, she reveals that she is Mary — but the duke soon suspects his wife of infidelity and challenges Peter to a duel, threatening the pair's second chance.
Who’s in it. Peter Ibbetson stars Gary Cooper as Peter Ibbetson, Ann Harding as Mary, Duchess of Towers, John Halliday as The Duke of Towers and Ida Lupino as Agnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Peter Ibbetson 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 Peter Ibbetson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peter Ibbetson tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peter Ibbetson (1935)?
- In US, Peter Ibbetson 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 Peter Ibbetson worth watching?
- Peter Ibbetson holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Peter Ibbetson?
- Peter Ibbetson stars Gary Cooper, Ann Harding, John Halliday, Ida Lupino and Douglass Dumbrille.
- When was Peter Ibbetson released?
- Peter Ibbetson was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.