Where can I watch Hold Back the Dawn (1941)?

In US, Hold Back the Dawn is available to 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 Hold Back the Dawn worth watching?

Hold Back the Dawn holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Hold Back the Dawn?

Hold Back the Dawn stars Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, Paulette Goddard, Victor Francen and Walter Abel.

When was Hold Back the Dawn released?

Hold Back the Dawn was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.

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Hold Back the Dawn (1941): cast, story & where to watch

1941 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1941, Hold Back the Dawn is a drama and romance film directed by Mitchell Leisen, running about 116 minutes. “Three great stars in the story of love...coldly conceived from a man's need, and a woman's desire!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Romanian-French gigolo Georges Iscovescu wishes to enter the USA. Stopped in Mexico by the quota system, he decides to marry an American, then desert her and join his old partner Anita, who's done likewise. But after sweeping teacher Emmy Brown off her feet, he finds her so sweet that love and jealousy endanger his plans.

Who’s in it. Hold Back the Dawn stars Charles Boyer as Georges Iscovescu, Olivia de Havilland as Emmy Brown, Paulette Goddard as Anita Shaughnessy and Victor Francen as Van Den Luecken, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Hold Back the Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Hold Back the Dawn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hold Back the Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hold Back the Dawn (1941)?: In US, Hold Back the Dawn is available to 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 Hold Back the Dawn worth watching?: Hold Back the Dawn holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Hold Back the Dawn?: Hold Back the Dawn stars Charles Boyer, Olivia de Havilland, Paulette Goddard, Victor Francen and Walter Abel.
When was Hold Back the Dawn released?: Hold Back the Dawn was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.