Ryan's Daughter (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1970, Ryan's Daughter is a drama, romance and history film directed by David Lean, running about 206 minutes. “A story of love...set against the violence of rebellion” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Irish lass is branded a traitor when she falls for a British soldier.
Who’s in it. Ryan's Daughter stars Robert Mitchum as Charles Shaughnessy, Trevor Howard as Father Hugh Collins, Christopher Jones as Major Randolph Doryan and John Mills as Michael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ryan's Daughter 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 Ryan's Daughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ryan's Daughter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ryan's Daughter (1970)?
- In US, Ryan's Daughter 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 Ryan's Daughter worth watching?
- Ryan's Daughter holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ryan's Daughter?
- Ryan's Daughter stars Robert Mitchum, Trevor Howard, Christopher Jones, John Mills and Sarah Miles.
- When was Ryan's Daughter released?
- Ryan's Daughter was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 206 minutes.