Uncle Silas (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1947, Uncle Silas is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Charles Frank, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Following her father's death, a teenage heiress moves in with her guardian uncle who is broke and schemes to murder his niece for her vast inheritance.
Who’s in it. Uncle Silas stars Jean Simmons as Caroline Ruthyn, Katina Paxinou as Madame de la Rougierre, Derrick De Marney as Uncle Silas and Derek Bond as Lord Richard Ilbury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Uncle Silas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uncle Silas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncle Silas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uncle Silas (1947)?
- In GB, Uncle Silas is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Uncle Silas worth watching?
- Uncle Silas holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uncle Silas?
- Uncle Silas stars Jean Simmons, Katina Paxinou, Derrick De Marney, Derek Bond and Sophie Stewart.
- When was Uncle Silas released?
- Uncle Silas was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.