Dragonwyck

1946

1h 43m

Drama

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67%

6 Reviews

Tomatometer

70%

500+ Ratings

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For Miranda Wells (Gene Tierney), moving to New York to live in Dragonwyck Manor with her rich cousin, Nicholas (Vincent Price), seems like a dream. However, the situation gradually becomes nightmarish. She observes Nicholas' troubled relationship with his tenant farmers, as well as with his daughter (Connie Marshall), to whom Miranda serves as governess. Her relationship with Nicholas intensifies after his wife dies, but his mental imbalance threatens any hope of happiness.

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acsdoug D

Not a bad drama, although if you're looking for a better Tierney/Price vehicle "Laura" is a better choice.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Steve D

Ok thriller with few surprises.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/18/24

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nick s

This period drama was a bit slow for me and I couldn't stop looking at my watch. However the production quality was great, with wonderful sets, costumes and acting. And the slow story at least had direction. Great to see Vincent in a movie that wasn't cheesy - his acting was impressive.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/27/23

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j F

Vincent Price is wonderful!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/24/23

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joe m

Almost true adaptation of the book, "Dragonwyck" falls in to the golden age of Hollywood gothic drama genre with a young girl, Miranda (Tierney) being in awe of a distant cousin, the wealthy patroon Nicholas Van Ryn (Price), who has her come live with his family to act as a companion to his daughter. Not as good as the likes of "Wuthering Heights" or "Jane Eyre", the movie has good turns by Tierney and Price. A cast of stars, some early in their careers, round out the film. Well worth catching, especially if you should have an interest in early New York State history and the Dutch patroons.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Tom M

Price rarely got crazier or more evil than in this gothic tale. The entire film has a 'Jane Eyre' or 'Wuthering Heights' feel to it. Mankiewicz must have been a fan of the Bronte sisters.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/21

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Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Director

Gene Tierney

Miranda Wells

Walter Huston

Ephraim Wells

Vincent Price

Nicholas Van Ryn

Glenn Langan

Dr. Jeff Turner

Spring Byington

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Richard Brody

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With its blend of historically accurate political debates and macabre mysteries, it plays like a fusion of Poe and Tocqueville.

Jul 19, 2021

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Variety Staff

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[I]t is always interesting if somewhat too pointed at times in its fictional contrivance.

Feb 23, 2012

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The film never quite delivers on its intriguing premise or initial promise.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 18, 2021

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

It seems to me that 'Dragonwyck' is not only about Joseph L. Mankiewicz's debut, but also one of the lukewarm films in his catalog. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Apr 9, 2021

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Aurelio Pego

Cine-Mundial

The film keeps the audience completely unsettled. [Full Review in Spanish]

Sep 9, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Eerie Gothic thriller.

Rated: B-

Aug 14, 2010

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Synopsis

For Miranda Wells (Gene Tierney), moving to New York to live in Dragonwyck Manor with her rich cousin, Nicholas (Vincent Price), seems like a dream. However, the situation gradually becomes nightmarish. She observes Nicholas' troubled relationship with his tenant farmers, as well as with his daughter (Connie Marshall), to whom Miranda serves as governess. Her relationship with Nicholas intensifies after his wife dies, but his mental imbalance threatens any hope of happiness.

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Screenwriter: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Sep 9, 2008
Runtime: 1h 43m