Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1949, Kind Hearts and Coronets is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Robert Hamer, running about 104 minutes. “He chopped down the family tree...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his mother eloped with an Italian opera singer, Louis Mazzini was cut off from her aristocratic family. After the family refuses to let her be buried in the family mausoleum, Louis avenges his mother's death by attempting to murder every family member who stands between himself and the family fortune. But when he finds himself torn between his longtime love and the widow of one of his victims, his plans go awry.
Who’s in it. Kind Hearts and Coronets stars Dennis Price as Louis Mazzini / His Father, Valerie Hobson as Edith D'Ascoyne, Joan Greenwood as Sibella and Alec Guinness as The D'Ascoyne Family: The Duke / The Banker / The Parson / The General / The Admiral / Young Ascoyne / Young Henry / Lady Agatha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Kind Hearts and Coronets has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel 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 Kind Hearts and Coronets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kind Hearts and Coronets tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)?
- In US, Kind Hearts and Coronets is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, 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 Kind Hearts and Coronets worth watching?
- Kind Hearts and Coronets holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kind Hearts and Coronets?
- Kind Hearts and Coronets stars Dennis Price, Valerie Hobson, Joan Greenwood, Alec Guinness and Audrey Fildes.