Mr. Skeffington (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1944, Mr. Skeffington is a drama and romance film directed by Vincent Sherman, running about 145 minutes. “She was lucky that Mr. Skeffington was such a gentleman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A beautiful but vain woman who rejects the love of her older husband must face the loss of her youth and beauty.
Who’s in it. Mr. Skeffington stars Bette Davis as Fanny Trellis, Claude Rains as Job Skeffington, Walter Abel as George Trellis and George Coulouris as Dr. Byles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Mr. Skeffington 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 Mr. Skeffington page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Skeffington tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Skeffington (1944)?
- In US, Mr. Skeffington 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 Mr. Skeffington worth watching?
- Mr. Skeffington 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 Mr. Skeffington?
- Mr. Skeffington stars Bette Davis, Claude Rains, Walter Abel, George Coulouris and Richard Waring.
- When was Mr. Skeffington released?
- Mr. Skeffington was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.