Mrs. Miniver (1942): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Mrs. Miniver
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Released: 1942
Duration: 134 min
Cast: Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright, May Whitty, Reginald Owen

What Mrs. Miniver Is About

The daily life of a middle class English family through the war years: shopping, a rose competition, nights spent in the shelter. The film is about the home rather than the front, deliberately so, since it was made to raise morale in the audience watching it. That is why some scenes now look too composed and too measured; the family's calm under pressure is exemplary rather than realistic. The shelter sequence and one encounter in the kitchen still land hard. Watching it with its purpose in mind does not diminish it, it explains why it was assembled so carefully.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mrs. Miniver about?

The daily life of a middle class English family through the war years: shopping, a rose competition, nights spent in the shelter. The film is about the home rather than the front, deliberately so, since it was made to raise morale in the audience watching it.

Where can I watch Mrs. Miniver?

Mrs. Miniver is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, TCM, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Mrs. Miniver?

Mrs. Miniver runs for 134 minutes (2h 14m).

When did Mrs. Miniver come out?

Mrs. Miniver was released in 1942.

Who directed Mrs. Miniver?

Mrs. Miniver was directed by William Wyler.

Who stars in Mrs. Miniver?

Mrs. Miniver stars Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright, May Whitty.

What is Mrs. Miniver's rating?

Mrs. Miniver holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 74 out of 100.