The Silver Darlings (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1947, The Silver Darlings is a drama film directed by Clarence Elder, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A harsh if ultimately optimistic depiction of life in the unforgiving Hebrides, that includes documentary footage to add to the sense of realism. A woman weathers the conscription of her husband, destructive storms, a son who yearns to leave the family home and an outbreak of cholera before winning the man she truly loves.
Who’s in it. The Silver Darlings stars Norman Williams as Tormad, Christopher Capon as Finn as a Child, Murdo Morrison as Finn and Helen Shingler as Catrine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Silver Darlings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silver Darlings page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silver Darlings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silver Darlings (1947)?
- In GB, The Silver Darlings is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Silver Darlings worth watching?
- The Silver Darlings holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Silver Darlings?
- The Silver Darlings stars Norman Williams, Christopher Capon, Murdo Morrison, Helen Shingler and Carl Bernard.
- When was The Silver Darlings released?
- The Silver Darlings was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.