The White Cliffs of Dover (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1944, The White Cliffs of Dover is a drama, war and romance film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 126 minutes. “The greatest love story of our time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American Susan travels with her father to England for a vacation. Invited to a society ball, Susan meets Sir John Ashwood and marries him after a whirlwind romance. However, she never quite adjusts to life as a new member of the British gentry. At the outbreak of World War I, John is sent to the trenches and never returns. When her son goes off to fight in World War II, Susan fears the same tragic fate may befall him too.
Who’s in it. The White Cliffs of Dover stars Irene Dunne as Susan Dunn, Alan Marshal as John Ashwood, Roddy McDowall as John Ashwood II as a Boy and Frank Morgan as Hiram Porter Dunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The White Cliffs of Dover has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Cliffs of Dover page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Cliffs of Dover tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Cliffs of Dover (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The White Cliffs of Dover change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The White Cliffs of Dover worth watching?
- The White Cliffs of Dover holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Cliffs of Dover?
- The White Cliffs of Dover stars Irene Dunne, Alan Marshal, Roddy McDowall, Frank Morgan and Van Johnson.
- When was The White Cliffs of Dover released?
- The White Cliffs of Dover was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.