The Halfway House (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1944, The Halfway House is a fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of travellers, each with a personal problem that they want to hide, arrive at a mysterious Welsh country inn. There is a certain strangeness in the air as they are greeted by the innkeeper and his daughter. Why are all the newspapers a year old? And why doesn't Gwyneth seem to cast a shadow?
Who’s in it. The Halfway House stars Mervyn Johns as Rhys, Glynis Johns as Gwyneth, Sally Ann Howes as Joanna French and Françoise Rosay as Alice Meadows, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Halfway House 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 Halfway House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Halfway House tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Halfway House (1944)?
- In GB, The Halfway House 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 Halfway House worth watching?
- The Halfway House holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Halfway House?
- The Halfway House stars Mervyn Johns, Glynis Johns, Sally Ann Howes, Françoise Rosay and Tom Walls.
- When was The Halfway House released?
- The Halfway House was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.