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1942 · Movie · NR · 117 min · ★ 7.4 · 81% critics

RomanceDrama

A woman spirals into a nervous breakdown under pressure from an oppressive mother until she’s met with support, guidance, and a chance encounter on a cruise. Her new connections help her loosen old constraints and start redefining her life with greater confidence.

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Details
Years
1942
Release date
1942-10-22
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
117 min
Critic score
81/100
TMDB rating
7.4/10 (229 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this classic melodrama if you want a big-hearted transformation story, especially driven by a fearless central performance and intense family conflict; Not for you if you dislike emotionally overwhelming dramas or want lighter romance, similar in tone to Dark Victory or Stella Dallas.

Pros: powerhouse lead performance; compelling emotional journey; strong supporting cast | Cons: romance and drama feel heavy; music can overwhelm; some viewers find pacing uneven

Themes

  • transformation
  • cruise
  • buenos aires, argentina
  • love
  • black and white
  • psychiatrist
  • nervous breakdown
  • insecurity
  • psychiatry
  • spinster
  • mother daughter relationship
  • middle age

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1943
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 1943 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1943 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1943 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Irving Rapper