FeatureDrama

Someone to Remember (1943): cast, story & where to watch

1943 · Film

Someone to Remember poster

Released in 1943, Someone to Remember is a drama film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 81 minutes. “Something Greater Than Life Itself” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An elderly woman whose son disappeared years before refuses to move when her apartment building is turned into a college dormitory for male students, as she is convinced that he will return one day. She continues to live in the building after it becomes a dorm, and eventually grows attached to a troubled young student whom she comes to believe is her own grandson. When she finds out that the boy's father will be visiting him, she prepares herself to be reunited with the man she has convinced herself is her long-lost son.

Who’s in it. Someone to Remember stars Mabel Paige as Mrs. Freeman, John Craven as Dan Freeman, Dorothy Morris as Lucia Stanton and Harry Shannon as Tom Gibbons, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Someone to Remember page.

If you liked it. Fans of Someone to Remember tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Someone to Remember (1943)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Someone to Remember change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Someone to Remember?
Someone to Remember stars Mabel Paige, John Craven, Dorothy Morris, Harry Shannon and Charles Dingle.
When was Someone to Remember released?
Someone to Remember was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.