The Divided Heart (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1954, The Divided Heart is a drama film directed by Charles Crichton, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. During World War II, a German woman, Inga, goes missing and is presumed dead. Her infant son is placed in an orphanage where, years later, he's adopted by a childless couple. The adoptive parents' happiness is shattered when Inga reappears and insists on custody of her son.
Who’s in it. The Divided Heart stars Cornell Borchers as Inga, Yvonne Mitchell as Sonja, Armin Dahlen as Franz and Alexander Knox as Chief Justice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Divided Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Divided Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Divided Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Divided Heart (1954)?
- In GB, The Divided Heart is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Divided Heart worth watching?
- The Divided Heart holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Divided Heart?
- The Divided Heart stars Cornell Borchers, Yvonne Mitchell, Armin Dahlen, Alexander Knox and Geoffrey Keen.
- When was The Divided Heart released?
- The Divided Heart was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.