Written on the Wind (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, Written on the Wind is a drama and romance film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 99 minutes. “This woman in his arms was now the wife of the man he called his best friend!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mitch Wayne is a geologist working for the Hadleys, an oil-rich Texas family. While the patriarch, Jared, works hard to establish the family business, his irresponsible son, Kyle, is an alcoholic playboy, and his daughter, Marylee, is the town tramp. Mitch harbors a secret love for Kyle's unsatisfied wife, Lucy -- a fact that leaves him exposed when the jealous Marylee accuses him of murder.
Who’s in it. Written on the Wind stars Rock Hudson as Mitch Wayne, Lauren Bacall as Lucy Moore Hadley, Robert Stack as Kyle Hadley and Dorothy Malone as Marylee Hadley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Written on the Wind has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 Written on the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Written on the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Written on the Wind (1956)?
- In US, Written on the Wind is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 Written on the Wind worth watching?
- Written on the Wind holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Written on the Wind?
- Written on the Wind stars Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone and Robert Keith.
- When was Written on the Wind released?
- Written on the Wind was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.