The Howards of Virginia (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1940, The Howards of Virginia is a drama, war and history film directed by Frank Lloyd, running about 116 minutes. “The Vivid Drama Of A Nation's Birth !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Beautiful young Virginian Jane steps down from her proper aristocratic upbringing when she marries down-to-earth surveyor Matt Howard. Matt joins the Colonial forces in their fight for freedom against England. Matt will meet Jane's father in the battlefield.
Who’s in it. The Howards of Virginia stars Cary Grant as Matt Howard, Martha Scott as Jane Peyton-Howard, Cedric Hardwicke as Fleetwood Peyton and Alan Marshal as Roger Peyton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Howards of Virginia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Howards of Virginia page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Howards of Virginia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Howards of Virginia (1940)?
- In US, The Howards of Virginia is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Howards of Virginia worth watching?
- The Howards of Virginia holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Howards of Virginia?
- The Howards of Virginia stars Cary Grant, Martha Scott, Cedric Hardwicke, Alan Marshal and Richard Carlson.
- When was The Howards of Virginia released?
- The Howards of Virginia was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.