The Corn Is Green (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1945, The Corn Is Green is a drama film directed by Irving Rapper, running about 115 minutes. “In her heart of hearts she knew she'd never hold him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a teacher reads an essay written by Morgan Evans, one of the boys, moved by his rough poetry she decides to hold classes in her house and believes that Morgan is smart enough to attend Oxford.
Who’s in it. The Corn Is Green stars Bette Davis as Miss Lilly Christabel Moffat, Nigel Bruce as The Squire, Rhys Williams as Mr. Jones and Rosalind Ivan as Mrs. Watty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Corn Is Green has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Corn Is Green page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Corn Is Green tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Corn Is Green (1945)?
- In US, The Corn Is Green 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 The Corn Is Green worth watching?
- The Corn Is Green holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Corn Is Green?
- The Corn Is Green stars Bette Davis, Nigel Bruce, Rhys Williams, Rosalind Ivan and Mildred Dunnock.
- When was The Corn Is Green released?
- The Corn Is Green was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.