The Goddess
Seen it?1958 | 104 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
A woman adored by the people around her ultimately struggles to be happy with herself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Cromwell
- Kim StanleyEmily Ann Faulkner (Rita Shawn)
- Lloyd BridgesDutch Seymour
- Patty DukeEmily Ann Faulkner (Child)
- Bert FreedLester Brackman
- Joan CopelandAlice Marie
- Betty Lou HollandMrs. Laureen Faulkner
- Steven HillJohn Tower
- Gerald HikenGeorge
- Elizabeth WilsonHarding
- Joanne LinvilleJoanna