South Riding (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1938, South Riding is a drama and romance film directed by Victor Saville, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Winifred Holtby realised that Local Government is not a dry affair of meetings and memoranda:- but 'the front-line defence thrown up by humanity against its common enemies of sickness, poverty and ignorance.' She built her story around six people working for a typical County Council:- Beneath the lives of the public servants runs the thread of their personal drama. Our story tells how a public life affects the private life; and how a man's personal sufferings make him what he is in public. " Corruption, intrigue and romance in a Yorkshire setting. A country squire whose wife is in a mental hospital becomes attracted to a crusading local schoolmistress.
Who’s in it. South Riding stars Edna Best as Sarah Barton, Ralph Richardson as Robert Carne, Edmund Gwenn as Alfred Huggins and Ann Todd as Madge Carne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, South Riding 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 South Riding page.
If you liked it. Fans of South Riding tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch South Riding (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for South Riding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is South Riding worth watching?
- South Riding holds an audience score of 6.2 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 South Riding?
- South Riding stars Edna Best, Ralph Richardson, Edmund Gwenn, Ann Todd and Marie Lohr.
- When was South Riding released?
- South Riding was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.