The Proud Valley (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1940, The Proud Valley is a drama film directed by Pen Tennyson, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. In a Welsh coal mining valley, a young man with a beautiful singing voice is called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice when a pit disaster threatens.
Who’s in it. The Proud Valley stars Paul Robeson as David Goliath, Rachel Thomas as Mrs. Parry, Edward Chapman as Dick Parry and Simon Lack as Emlyn Parry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Proud Valley has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Proud Valley page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Proud Valley tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Proud Valley (1940)?
- In GB, The Proud Valley is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Proud Valley worth watching?
- The Proud Valley holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Proud Valley?
- The Proud Valley stars Paul Robeson, Rachel Thomas, Edward Chapman, Simon Lack and Dilys Thomas.
- When was The Proud Valley released?
- The Proud Valley was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.