Now, Voyager

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Now, Voyager

Released Oct 22, 1942

1h 57m

Drama

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Boston heiress Charlotte Vale (Bette Davis) is a neurotic mess, largely because of her domineering mother (Gladys Cooper). But after a stint in a sanatorium where she receives the attention of Dr. Jasquith (Claude Rains), Charlotte comes out of her shell and elects to go on a cruise. Aboard ship she meets Jerry (Paul Henreid) and falls in love, despite his being married. They enjoy a brief tryst in Rio before returning to the States, where Charlotte struggles to forget him and find happiness.

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Critics Consensus

Now, Voyager is a Hollywood swooner with Bette Davis and Paul Henreid in a melodrama to end all melomers.

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

Davis gives a captivating career-high turn as Charlotte Vale...

Jul 21, 2022

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

This film is exquisitely crafted and passionately acted.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 4, 2021

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Age Staff

The Age (Australia)

Bette Davis, as the neurotic daughter, Claude Rains, the doctor, and Paul Henreid, combine to make a fine production.

Nov 19, 2020

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Zita Short

InSession Film

It fits within the genre and it is a great show for Davis’s talents.

Feb 7, 2023

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Jorge Luis Borges

Sur

It was directed by a certain Irving Rapper, who, quite possibly, may not be a fool. Unfortunately, this is how they degrade the tragic heroine of The Little Foxes, The Letter, Of Human Bondage.

Dec 15, 2021

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Sue Heal

Radio Times

This is a movie in which all the elements come together in perfect harmony to give an essentially hackneyed theme the imprint of greatness.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 14, 2021

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Richard N

Another reason why Bette Davis is the Greatest American Star. Just watch and feel the heartbreak of mental illness. And the triumph at the end. Charlotte doesn't need a man, she has herself! She is STRONG!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/08/24

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Sharon I

This is my favorite Bette Davis movie. I’ve watched it many times over the years. Great cast!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/24

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David K

Not a huge Bette Davis fan but I watched this again recently and thought it hits near classic status. The lines at the end will always be iconic, but the movie gets just a tad too pat, too wonderful in a way unique to the Golden Age of Hollywood. That knocks it down just a peg for me. This is one of Davis' better roles, though. I actually like her in it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/15/24

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Alec B

Davis gives a remarkable performance both big and filled with subtle nuances. The over-quoted ending scene feels a bit silly but most of what comes before is a convincing narrative about becoming the best version of oneself even if that means alienating others.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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Deb C

The outstanding performances by Bette Davis, Claude Rains and Paul Henreid are often cited, as they should be. But the performances I love best in this film I so often watch are those of Gladys Cooper as the epitome of a controlling mother and that of Mary Wickes as the nurse, Dora. "Dora, I suspect you're a treasure."

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/09/23

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Byron P

Good entertainment- good characters & performances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/22/23

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Synopsis

Boston heiress Charlotte Vale (Bette Davis) is a neurotic mess, largely because of her domineering mother (Gladys Cooper). But after a stint in a sanatorium where she receives the attention of Dr. Jasquith (Claude Rains), Charlotte comes out of her shell and elects to go on a cruise. Aboard ship she meets Jerry (Paul Henreid) and falls in love, despite his being married. They enjoy a brief tryst in Rio before returning to the States, where Charlotte struggles to forget him and find happiness.

Director: Irving Rapper
Producer: Hal B. Wallis
Screenwriter: Olive Higgins Prouty, Casey Robinson
Production Co: Warner Brothers
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 22, 1942, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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