Where to watch Magnificent Obsession (1954) tonight
Magnificent Obsession (1954) runs 1 h 48 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.8 from 150 TMDB members. Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the town’s only resuscitator while a local hero, Dr. Phillips, dies waiting for the life-saving device. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with the doctor’s widow, Helen, falling in love with her in the process.
- Runtime
- 1 h 48 min — ends 9:48 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Released
- August 7, 1954
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 from 150 votes
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Starring
- Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush, Agnes Moorehead
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is Magnificent Obsession?
- Magnificent Obsession is 1 h 48 min long (108 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:48 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Magnificent Obsession rated?
- Magnificent Obsession is rated NR in the US.
- Is Magnificent Obsession a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Magnificent Obsession?
- As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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