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The Magnificent Ambersons

NR19421h 28mOrson Welles
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 93

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"Real life screened more daringly than it’s ever been before!"

The spoiled young heir to the decaying Amberson fortune comes between his widowed mother and the man she has always loved.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) about?

The spoiled young heir to the decaying Amberson fortune comes between his widowed mother and the man she has always loved.

Who stars in The Magnificent Ambersons?

The Magnificent Ambersons stars Joseph Cotten (Eugene Morgan), Dolores Costello (Isabel Amberson Minafer), Anne Baxter (Lucy Morgan), Tim Holt (George Minafer), Agnes Moorehead (Fanny Minafer). The film was directed by Orson Welles.

How long is The Magnificent Ambersons?

The Magnificent Ambersons has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1942. It is rated NR.

Is The Magnificent Ambersons worth watching?

The Magnificent Ambersons holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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