The Storm Within (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1948, The Storm Within is a drama film directed by Jean Cocteau, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.
Who’s in it. The Storm Within stars Jean Marais as Michel, Josette Day as Madeleine, Yvonne de Bray as Yvonne dite 'Sophie' and Marcel André as Georges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Storm Within 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 The Storm Within page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Storm Within tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Storm Within (1948)?
- In US, The Storm Within 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 Storm Within worth watching?
- The Storm Within holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Storm Within?
- The Storm Within stars Jean Marais, Josette Day, Yvonne de Bray, Marcel André and Gabrielle Dorziat.
- When was The Storm Within released?
- The Storm Within was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.