Where can I watch The Rake's Progress (1945)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rake's Progress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is The Rake's Progress worth watching?

The Rake's Progress holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Rake's Progress?

The Rake's Progress stars Rex Harrison, Lilli Palmer, Godfrey Tearle, Griffith Jones and Margaret Johnston.

When was The Rake's Progress released?

The Rake's Progress was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.

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The Rake's Progress (1945): cast, story & where to watch

1945 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 1945, The Rake's Progress is a comedy and drama film directed by Sidney Gilliat, running about 100 minutes. “The private life of a magnificent heel...who brought out the woman in women!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Vivian Kenway, a young Englishman from an aristocratic background, flunks out of Oxford, and decides to use his considerable charm to achieve his goal of, apparently, making dissipation his career. His derelictions include seduction, betrayals of sweethearts, family and friends, and Marriage for money. All this with no signs of remorse or redemption, since his life as a completely unprincipled rake is quite enjoyable...for him, at least. Then, World War II breaks out and he is given a chance to die a heroic death for flag and country. Maybe.

Who’s in it. The Rake's Progress stars Rex Harrison as Vivian Kenway, Lilli Palmer as Rikki Krausner, Godfrey Tearle as Colonel Robert Kenway and Griffith Jones as Sandy Duncan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Rake's Progress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rake's Progress page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Rake's Progress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch The Rake's Progress (1945)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rake's Progress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Rake's Progress worth watching?: The Rake's Progress holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Rake's Progress?: The Rake's Progress stars Rex Harrison, Lilli Palmer, Godfrey Tearle, Griffith Jones and Margaret Johnston.
When was The Rake's Progress released?: The Rake's Progress was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.