Adam Had Four Sons (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1941, Adam Had Four Sons is a drama and romance film directed by Gregory Ratoff, running about 81 minutes. “It takes all kinds of women to love all kinds of men!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Emilie has been hired to care for the four sons of wealthy Adam Stoddard and his wife, Molly. After Molly dies, Adam and the boys grow to depend on Emilie even more. At the same time, Emilie falls in love with Adam. The boys grow up, but Adam insists that Emilie stay on as part of the family. Her relationships with both the boys and Adam become strained after one son marries a gold-digging viper named Hester. Written by Daniel Bubbeo
Who’s in it. Adam Had Four Sons stars Ingrid Bergman as Emilie Gallatin, Warner Baxter as Adam Stoddard, Susan Hayward as Hester Stoddard and Fay Wray as Molly Stoddard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Adam Had Four Sons has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and 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 Adam Had Four Sons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adam Had Four Sons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adam Had Four Sons (1941)?
- In US, Adam Had Four Sons is available to stream on fuboTV, and 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 Adam Had Four Sons worth watching?
- Adam Had Four Sons holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Adam Had Four Sons?
- Adam Had Four Sons stars Ingrid Bergman, Warner Baxter, Susan Hayward, Fay Wray and Richard Denning.
- When was Adam Had Four Sons released?
- Adam Had Four Sons was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.