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The Picture of Dorian Gray

1945 · Movie · NR · 111 min · ★ 7.1 · 79% critics

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A young man preserves his youthful appearance while a mysterious portrait begins to show the hidden damage of his choices. As he spends time in a world of charm and temptation, the story follows his growing corruption and the eerie consequences that follow.

Based on The Picture of Dorian Gray

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Details
Years
1945
Release date
1945-03-03
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
111 min
Critic score
79/100
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (300 votes)
About

You may like this if you enjoy moody Gothic stories, sharp wit, and a slow-burn tale about vanity and consequences; not for you if you want constant action or a more modern, fast-moving style like The Uninvited.

Pros: eerie atmosphere; strong performances; memorable portrait reveal | Cons: slow pacing; some awkward dialogue; muted lead character

Themes

  • painting
  • attic
  • painting comes to life
  • never aging

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Black-and-White · 1946
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · 1945
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1947 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Black-and-White · 1946 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Black and White · 1946 · nominated
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  • Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · 1945 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Albert Lewin