Where to watch The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) tonight
The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) runs 1 h 28 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.3 from 508 TMDB members. The spoiled young heir to the decaying Amberson fortune comes between his widowed mother and the man she has always loved.
- Runtime
- 1 h 28 min — ends 9:28 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Released
- July 10, 1942
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 from 508 votes
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Starring
- Joseph Cotten, Dolores Costello, Anne Baxter, Tim Holt
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Plex (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Magnificent Ambersons?
- The Magnificent Ambersons is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Magnificent Ambersons rated?
- The Magnificent Ambersons is rated NR in the US.
- Is The Magnificent Ambersons 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 Magnificent Ambersons?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Plex (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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