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Now, Voyager

  • 1942
  • Passed
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Bette Davis and Claude Rains in Now, Voyager (1942)
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DramaRomance

A frumpy spinster blossoms under therapy and becomes an elegant, independent woman.A frumpy spinster blossoms under therapy and becomes an elegant, independent woman.A frumpy spinster blossoms under therapy and becomes an elegant, independent woman.

  • Director
    • Irving Rapper
  • Writers
    • Casey Robinson
    • Olive Higgins Prouty
  • Stars
    • Bette Davis
    • Paul Henreid
    • Claude Rains
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Irving Rapper
    • Writers
      • Casey Robinson
      • Olive Higgins Prouty
    • Stars
      • Bette Davis
      • Paul Henreid
      • Claude Rains
    • 187User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Bette Davis
    Bette Davis
    • Charlotte Vale
    Paul Henreid
    Paul Henreid
    • Jeremiah (Jerry) Durrance
    Claude Rains
    Claude Rains
    • Dr. Jaquith
    Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper
    • Mrs. Henry Vale
    Bonita Granville
    Bonita Granville
    • June Vale
    John Loder
    John Loder
    • Elliot Livingston
    Ilka Chase
    Ilka Chase
    • Lisa Vale
    Lee Patrick
    Lee Patrick
    • 'Deb' McIntyre
    Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn
    • Mr. Thompson
    Katharine Alexander
    Katharine Alexander
    • Miss Trask
    • (as Katherine Alexander)
    James Rennie
    James Rennie
    • Frank McIntyre
    Mary Wickes
    Mary Wickes
    • Dora Pickford
    Tod Andrews
    Tod Andrews
    • Dr. Dan Regan
    • (uncredited)
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Morgan Brown
    Morgan Brown
    • Drugstore Soda Jerk
    • (uncredited)
    James Carlisle
    • Concert Audience Member
    • (uncredited)
    David Clyde
    David Clyde
    • William
    • (uncredited)
    Yola d'Avril
    Yola d'Avril
    • Celestine
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Irving Rapper
    • Writers
      • Casey Robinson
      • Olive Higgins Prouty
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The biggest box office hit of Bette Davis's career.
    • Goofs
      When Charlotte confronts Jerry in front of the fireplace about "The most conventional, pretentious, pious speech...", a crew member is visible in the mirror of the fireplace and quickly backs out of view.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Charlotte Vale: Oh, Jerry, don't let's ask for the moon. We have the stars.

    • Connections
      Featured in Summer of '42 (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      Night and Day
      (1932) (uncredited)

      Written by Cole Porter

      Played offscreen on piano at the pre-concert party

    User reviews187

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    10/10
    Now, Voyager -An Excellent Expedition
    After seeing this great film, I realized that not every mother wants the best for her children.

    Gladys Cooper gave a brilliant performance as the outrageously domineering mother. Her best supporting actress nomination was well deserved. It's a pity she lost the coveted award to Teresa Wright, the tragic daughter-in-law in "Mrs. Miniver." Obviously, Oscar voters could not bring themselves to vote for such a wicked mother that Cooper portrayed. (The following year Cooper gave another brilliant performance as the wretched nun in "Song of Bernadette." She lost the Oscar because who would vote for a vicious nun?)

    No words are adequate to describe the outstanding Bette Davis performance in this film. Sorry, Greer Garson, Bette deserved this Oscar as she did so many. Her change from a hopelessly-drawn spinster to a ravishing beauty with all its torment can never be forgotten.

    Thank you Claude Rains for your excellent portrayal of the psychiatrist.
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    • Jan 5, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • A sta sad, putnice
    • Filming locations
      • Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,390
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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