B.F.'s Daughter (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1948, B.F.'s Daughter is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 108 minutes. “From the Best-Selling Book !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wealthy Polly Fulton marries a progressive scholar whose attitudes toward capitalism and acquired wealth puts their marriage in jeopardy.
Who’s in it. B.F.'s Daughter stars Barbara Stanwyck as Pauline 'Polly' Fulton Brett, Van Heflin as Thomas W. 'Tom' Brett, Charles Coburn as Burton F. 'B.F.' Fulton and Richard Hart as Robert S. 'Bob' Tasmin III, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, B.F.'s Daughter 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 B.F.'s Daughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of B.F.'s Daughter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch B.F.'s Daughter (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for B.F.'s Daughter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is B.F.'s Daughter worth watching?
- B.F.'s Daughter holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in B.F.'s Daughter?
- B.F.'s Daughter stars Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Charles Coburn, Richard Hart and Keenan Wynn.
- When was B.F.'s Daughter released?
- B.F.'s Daughter was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.