Enchantment (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1948, Enchantment is a drama and romance film directed by Irving Reis, running about 100 minutes. “JUST ABOUT THE MOST WONDERFUL LOVE STORY EVER FILMED!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roland Dane finally retires to the house he was brought up in. Lost in thoughts of his lost love Lark, he does not want to be disturbed in his last days. However, the appearance of his niece and her subsequent romance with Lark's nephew causes him to reevaluate his life and offer some advice so the young couple doesn't make the same mistake he did, all those years ago.
Who’s in it. Enchantment stars David Niven as Roland "Rollo" Dane, Teresa Wright as Lark Ingoldsby, Jayne Meadows as Selina Dane and Evelyn Keyes as Grizel Dane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Enchantment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Enchantment page.
If you liked it. Fans of Enchantment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Enchantment (1948)?
- In US, Enchantment is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Enchantment worth watching?
- Enchantment holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Enchantment?
- Enchantment stars David Niven, Teresa Wright, Jayne Meadows, Evelyn Keyes and Farley Granger.
- When was Enchantment released?
- Enchantment was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.