Johnny Belinda
Seen it?1948 | 102 min | Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Boys Don't Cry, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
A small-town doctor helps a deaf-mute farm girl learn to communicate.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Actress. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Picture, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role. Also nominated for 11 more Oscars, 1 Venice award and 1 WGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Negulesco
- Jane WymanBelinda McDonald
- Lew AyresRobert Richardson
- Charles BickfordBlack MacDonald
- Agnes MooreheadAggie MacDonald
- Stephen McNallyLocky McCormick
- Jan SterlingStella McCormick
- Rosalind IvanMrs. Poggety
- Dan SeymourPacquet
- Mabel PaigeMrs. Lutz
- Ida MooreMrs. McKee