Johnny Belinda (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1948, Johnny Belinda is a drama film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 102 minutes. “There was temptation in her helpless silence...and then torment” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-town doctor helps a deaf-mute farm girl learn to communicate.
Who’s in it. Johnny Belinda stars Jane Wyman as Belinda McDonald, Lew Ayres as Dr. Robert Richardson, Charles Bickford as Black MacDonald and Agnes Moorehead as Aggie MacDonald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Johnny Belinda 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 Johnny Belinda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Belinda tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Belinda (1948)?
- In US, Johnny Belinda 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 Johnny Belinda worth watching?
- Johnny Belinda 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 Johnny Belinda?
- Johnny Belinda stars Jane Wyman, Lew Ayres, Charles Bickford, Agnes Moorehead and Stephen McNally.
- When was Johnny Belinda released?
- Johnny Belinda was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.