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The Picture of Dorian Gray

Seen it?

1945 | 111 min | Drama, Horror, Fantasy

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Good Boy, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1945: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A handsome young man trades his soul so that his portrait ages while he stays eternally young.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Best Cinematography, Black-and-White. Won 1 Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 122K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Albert Lewin

  • George SandersLord Henry Wotton
  • Hurd HatfieldDorian Gray
  • Donna ReedGladys Hallward
  • Angela LansburySibyl Vane
  • Peter LawfordDavid Stone
  • Lowell GilmoreBasil Hallward
  • Richard FraserJames Vane
  • Douglas WaltonAllen Campbell
  • Morton LowryAdrian Singleton
  • Miles ManderSir Robert Bentley