Name: The Heiress
Director: William Wyler
Genre: Drama, Romance, History
Released: 1949-01-01
Duration: PT1h 55mM
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, Miriam Hopkins, Vanessa Brown

Question 1

What is The Heiress (1949) about?

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In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.

Question 2

Who stars in The Heiress?

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The Heiress stars Olivia de Havilland (Catherine Sloper), Montgomery Clift (Morris Townsend), Ralph Richardson (Dr. Austin Sloper), Miriam Hopkins (Lavinia Penniman), Vanessa Brown (Maria). The film was directed by William Wyler.

Question 3

How long is The Heiress?

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The Heiress has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated NR.

Question 4

Is The Heiress worth watching?

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The Heiress holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Romance, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Heiress?

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Streaming availability for The Heiress changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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