Now, Voyager

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Now, Voyager

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

The 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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Holly W

Bette Davis shows how's done. Brilliant acting, allows the audience to understand the character with guess what! Acting! A captivating storyline that graps the viewer. Hollywood at it's best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/25

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Ann G

What a fascinating Cinderella story, except the wicked stepmother is her own mother. Her big reveal shot on the cruise ship is a juicy moment. The complex behaviors and emotions of Davis, her mother and her married lover makes for an unpredictable ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/25

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Tim S

Bette Davis at her very best. Excellent acting support from Claude Rains, Gladys Cooper, Paul Henreid, and Mary Wickes. This is a classic movie of the 1940's

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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b s

Charlotte一直生活在母亲的控制之下，在疗养院的治疗让她获得恢复，而一次出海的旅途中，她遇见了有妇之夫Jerry，并获得了新生。回到原初的家庭，她获得了抗衡母亲的力量，一个个人成长史。电影没有把他们搁置在道德的审判席上，而是在一种接纳现状的前提下模拟了一种家庭生活。男人每次点两支烟的场景不断重复。

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Leaburn O

How on earth is this regarded as a classic? Been meaning to watch for a couple of years given the praise the film has received. Maybe the first half hour is intriguing even if it is overacted. The final hour of the film is overlaid with the most dramatically annoying string score, whilst the plot spins more and more absurdly sentimental and even reaching crescendos of creepy obsessiveness from the main protagonist. The ending is as weak as the two leads. The child is a terrible actor. Everything about the film is irritating, too slow paced and hammed up. As bad as classic film as I’ve seen. Watched on BBC iPlayer.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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John L

I had a girlfriend like Beth Davis, this film reminds me of the magic of both of them..... And my face is filled with smile and eyes with tears.....

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/25

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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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