Remember the Day (1941): cast, story & where to watch

1941 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1941, Remember the Day is a drama, war and romance film directed by Henry King, running about 86 minutes. “Life gave them only a few short hours of love together...a romance that was rapturous. She gave her life to one man...her love to another. America's loveliest Actress scores her greatest triu” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Elderly schoolteacher Nora Trinell, waiting to meet presidential nominee Dewey Roberts, recalls him as her student back in 1916 and his relation to Dan Hopkins, the man she married and lost.

Who’s in it. Remember the Day stars Claudette Colbert as Nora Trinell, John Payne as Dan Hopkins, Shepperd Strudwick as Dewey Roberts and Ann E. Todd as Kate Hill, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Remember the Day has been warmly received by audiences.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Remember the Day (1941)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Remember the Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Remember the Day worth watching?
Remember the Day holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Remember the Day?
Remember the Day stars Claudette Colbert, John Payne, Shepperd Strudwick, Ann E. Todd and Douglas Croft.
When was Remember the Day released?
Remember the Day was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.