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The Heiress

1949 · 115 min · Director: William Wyler

The Heiress (1949) is a romance drama, directed by William Wyler. It stars Olivia de Havilland and Montgomery Clift. The 115-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.

What The Heiress Is About

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.

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What is The Heiress about?

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.

Where can I watch The Heiress?

The Heiress is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Heiress?

The Heiress runs for 115 minutes (1h 55m).

When did The Heiress come out?

The Heiress was released in 1949.

Who directed The Heiress?

The Heiress was directed by William Wyler.

Who stars in The Heiress?

The Heiress stars Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, Miriam Hopkins.

What is The Heiress's rating?

The Heiress holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 82 out of 100.

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