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Where to watch The Heiress (1949) tonight

The Heiress (1949) runs 1 h 55 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.8 from 294 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance, History
Released
October 6, 1949
TMDB rating
7.8 / 10 from 294 votes
Director
William Wyler
Starring
Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, Miriam Hopkins
Language
English
Good for 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 to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription).

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How long is The Heiress?
The Heiress is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Heiress rated?
The Heiress is rated NR in the US.
Is The Heiress 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 The Heiress?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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