Mrs. Parkington (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1944, Mrs. Parkington is a drama and romance film directed by Tay Garnett, running about 124 minutes. “The Great Novel of a Millionaire's Romance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this family saga, Mrs. Parkington recounts the story of her life, beginning as a hotel maid in frontier Nevada where she is swept off her feet by mine owner and financier Augustus Parkington. He moves them to New York, tries to remake her into a society woman, and establishes their home among the wealthiest of New York's high society. Family and social life is not always peaceful, however, and she guides us, in flashbacks, through the rises and falls of the Parkington family fortunes.
Who’s in it. Mrs. Parkington stars Greer Garson as Susie Parkington, Walter Pidgeon as Major Augustus Parkington, Edward Arnold as Amory Stilham and Agnes Moorehead as Baroness Aspasia Conti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Mrs. Parkington 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 Mrs. Parkington page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mrs. Parkington tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mrs. Parkington (1944)?
- In US, Mrs. Parkington 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 Mrs. Parkington worth watching?
- Mrs. Parkington 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 Mrs. Parkington?
- Mrs. Parkington stars Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Edward Arnold, Agnes Moorehead and Cecil Kellaway.
- When was Mrs. Parkington released?
- Mrs. Parkington was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.