Bedelia (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1946, Bedelia is a drama and mystery film directed by Lance Comfort, running about 90 minutes. “MARGARET LOCKWOOD as BEDELIA who had more than her share of men, jewels, and love and wanted more, more, MORE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bedelia Carrington is living happily, it appears, in Monte Carlo with her husband Charlie Carrington. But a cultivated young artist, Ben Chaney, begins probing into her past with curious concern. Chaney, who is really a detective, learns that Bedelia's obsession for money has led her, in the past, to husband-poisoning for the insurance money.
Who’s in it. Bedelia stars Margaret Lockwood as Bedelia Carrington, Ian Hunter as Charlie Carrington, Barry K. Barnes as Ben Chaney and Anne Crawford as Ellen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Bedelia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Bedelia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bedelia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bedelia (1946)?
- In GB, Bedelia is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Bedelia worth watching?
- Bedelia holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bedelia?
- Bedelia stars Margaret Lockwood, Ian Hunter, Barry K. Barnes, Anne Crawford and Beatrice Varley.
- When was Bedelia released?
- Bedelia was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.