The Browning Version (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1951, The Browning Version is a drama film directed by Anthony Asquith, running about 90 minutes. “How could he look on and say nothing ... it was his wife!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Andrew Crocker-Harris has been forced from his position as the classics master at an English public school due to poor health. As he winds up his final term, he discovers not only that his wife, Millie, has been unfaithful to him with one of his fellow schoolmasters, but that the school's students and faculty have long disdained him. However, an unexpected act of kindness causes Crocker-Harris to re-evaluate his life's work.
Who’s in it. The Browning Version stars Michael Redgrave as Andrew Crocker-Harris, Jean Kent as Millie Crocker-Harris, Nigel Patrick as Frank Hunter and Wilfrid Hyde-White as Frobisher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Browning Version has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Browning Version page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Browning Version tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Browning Version (1951)?
- In US, The Browning Version is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Browning Version worth watching?
- The Browning Version holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Browning Version?
- The Browning Version stars Michael Redgrave, Jean Kent, Nigel Patrick, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Bill Travers.
- When was The Browning Version released?
- The Browning Version was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.