Where can I watch The Snake Pit (1948)?

In US, The Snake Pit is available to stream on History Vault, and 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 The Snake Pit worth watching?

The Snake Pit holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Snake Pit?

The Snake Pit stars Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens, Leo Genn, Celeste Holm and Glenn Langan.

When was The Snake Pit released?

The Snake Pit was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.

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The Snake Pit (1948): cast, story & where to watch

1948 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 1948, The Snake Pit is a drama and mystery film directed by Anatole Litvak, running about 108 minutes. “Married and in love... with a man she didn't know or want!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Virginia Cunningham is confused upon finding herself in a mental hospital, with no memory of her arrival at the institution. Tormented by delusions and unable to even recognize her husband, Robert, she is treated by Dr. Mark Kik, who is determined to get to the root of her mental illness. As her treatment progresses, flashbacks depict events in Virginia's life that may have contributed to her instability.

Who’s in it. The Snake Pit stars Olivia de Havilland as Virginia Stuart Cunningham, Mark Stevens as Robert Cunningham, Leo Genn as Doctor Mark H. Van Kensdelaerik (Dr. "Kik") and Celeste Holm as Grace, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Snake Pit has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and 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 The Snake Pit page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Snake Pit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Snake Pit (1948)?: In US, The Snake Pit is available to stream on History Vault, and 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 The Snake Pit worth watching?: The Snake Pit holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Snake Pit?: The Snake Pit stars Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens, Leo Genn, Celeste Holm and Glenn Langan.
When was The Snake Pit released?: The Snake Pit was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.