Lydia (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1941, Lydia is a drama and romance film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 104 minutes. “The Story of a free woman and her romances!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lydia MacMillan, a wealthy woman who has never married, invites several men her own age to her home to reminisce about the times when they were young and courted her. In memory, each romance seemed splendid and destined for happiness, but in each case, Lydia realizes, the truth was less romantic, and ill-starred.
Who’s in it. Lydia stars Merle Oberon as Lydia MacMillan, Edna May Oliver as Sarah MacMillan, Alan Marshal as Richard Mason and Joseph Cotten as Michael Fitzpatrick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Lydia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lydia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lydia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lydia (1941)?
- In US, Lydia is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lydia worth watching?
- Lydia holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Lydia?
- Lydia stars Merle Oberon, Edna May Oliver, Alan Marshal, Joseph Cotten and Hans Járay.
- When was Lydia released?
- Lydia was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.