Ryan's Daughter

Ryan's Daughter

By David Lean

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 1970-11-09
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 3h 16min
  • Director: David Lean
  • Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Production Country: United Kingdom
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
7.1/10
7.1
From 153 Ratings
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Academy Award-winning director David Lean ("Lawrence of Arabia," "Doctor Zhivago," "The Bridge On the River Kwai") tells the epic love story of a married Irish woman whose dangerous affair with a British soldier brings her accusations of betrayal. Set during the Irish uprising of 1916, this sweeping cinematic masterpiece, penned by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Robert Bolt ("Lawrence of Arabia," "Dr. Zhivago," "The Mission") received two Oscars, including Best Cinematography. Sarah Miles ("Blowup," "Hope and Glory"), who earned an Oscar-nomination for her portrayal of the love-torn wife, is joined by screen icon Robert Mitchum ("Cape Fear," "Farewell, My Lovely") and Oscar-nominee Trevor Howard ("Gandhi," "Mutiny on the Bounty," "Superman"). John Mills ("Goodbye, Mr. Chips," "Swiss Family Robinson") earned a well-deserved Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.

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  • It just gets better

    5
    By Nottil
    When I first saw this movie on it's release, I loved the cinematography and the shear size of it but was somewhat underwhelmed. I have probably watched it every few years and it has really grown on me to where I think it is a masterpiece. Visually stunning with some great performances it just gets better as I get older. I see many things for the first time with each showing that click into place to reveal a layered tapestry not seen on a single viewing. I really liked Robert Mitchem and especially Sarah Miles whos sexuality was simmering in every scene. David Lean is one of my favorite directors for many reasons and he has given the world some of the most stunning and grand movies ever made. Ryan's Daughter is well worth watching and savoring!

  • Flawed in casting at times but the real pros save it.

    4
    By Bercules
    I felt that Christopher Jones was a bit overmatched and overwhelmed by his role. He was just one dimensional and not very compelling. He was always considered the "poor man's James Dean." There is also a lack of building up of the impending danger that the two lovers have created for themselves. I think that although suitably menacing Barry Foster lacked a bit of that heroic rougishness that would have made his character more interesting. Trevor Howard, Sarah Miles, Mitchum and Leo McKern are perfect. The film is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful looking films ever put to celluloid. The scenery that Freddie Young captures is simply breathtaking.

  • Loved the movie

    5
    By dukeherzog07
    I must have missed something because a lot of people don't like this movie. and I'm not sure why. I thought it was a wonderful movie brilliantly acted and directed. I've seen it about 20 times. Thought Robert mitchum deserved an oscar but this performance goes against his Hollywood image and was little appreciated at the time. Trevor Howard is the Priest that makes you want to be Catholic and John Mills is so good he is unrecognizeable. . The genius of the movie however is not with the men. Somehow Sarah Miles with David Leans direction lets you see life through her eyes, feel her emotions and suffer her humiliation and the transformation it causes. That makes this movie something really special. David Lean always pushed the envelope in movie making. Though this was the least popular of his movies it may be his best work.

  • Gorgeous and Affecting

    5
    By Mr The Panda
    Not only breathtakingly beautiful to look at, but dramatically spellbinding and sincerely affecting. A host of superb performances and a score that, while repetitive, is original and nuanced enough to be dazzling, transform it from breathy to brilliant. I adored everything about this movie the first time I saw it. Do yourself a huge favor: watch it on a top-flight screen. That well-scaled shot early on of the main character standing on a cliffside over the surging ocean made me feel like I was going to fall in! An exceptional movie.

  • Horrible!!!

    1
    By "#1 JB Fan"
    It was horrible!!!

  • Not as bad as its reputation (3.5 stars)

    4
    By goodmusic05
    This movie was panned upon first release, and is still considered to be the worst of Lean's epic period (1957-1984). That being said, the movie is not awful, and is especially beautiful to look at (director of photography Freddie Young won an Academy Award, his third straight in collaboration with Lean.) John Mills also won an Oscar for his portrayal of, well, the village idiot. Not up to par with Lean's other epics, and overlong, but it is still worth seeing, especially for fans of Lean's other epics (Bridge, Lawrence, Zhivago, and Passage.)

  • ryans daughter

    5
    By marfilms
    even after 30 plus years, this is not only a great film, but the most beautiful cinematography I have yet to see. rent or buy, you cant miss.

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