The Valley of Decision (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1945, The Valley of Decision is a drama film directed by Tay Garnett, running about 119 minutes. “The Book That Thrilled Millions!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mary catches the attention of handsome scion Paul Scott, but their romance is complicated by Paul's engagement to someone else and a bitter strike among the mill workers.
Who’s in it. The Valley of Decision stars Greer Garson as Mary Rafferty, Gregory Peck as Paul Scott, Donald Crisp as William Scott and Lionel Barrymore as Pat Rafferty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Valley of Decision has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Valley of Decision page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Valley of Decision tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Valley of Decision (1945)?
- In US, The Valley of Decision is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Valley of Decision worth watching?
- The Valley of Decision holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Valley of Decision?
- The Valley of Decision stars Greer Garson, Gregory Peck, Donald Crisp, Lionel Barrymore and Preston Foster.
- When was The Valley of Decision released?
- The Valley of Decision was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.