Claudia (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, Claudia is a comedy and drama film directed by Edmund Goulding, running about 91 minutes. “A Stolen Kiss Started All the Scandal!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Child bride Claudia Naughton has made life difficult for her husband David because she can't stand living so far away from her mother. She's also afraid her husband doesn't find her desirable enough. To remedy both situations, she sells their farm to an opera singer so they'll have to move back to the city near her mother, and she tries to make her husband jealous by flirting with a neighbor. Eventually, Claudia has to learn to grow when she discovers that she's about to become a mother and that her own mother is gravely ill.
Who’s in it. Claudia stars Dorothy McGuire as Claudia, Ina Claire as Mrs. Brown, Reginald Gardiner as Jerry Seymour and Olga Baclanova as Madame Daruschka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Claudia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Claudia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Claudia tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Claudia (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Claudia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Claudia worth watching?
- Claudia holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Claudia?
- Claudia stars Dorothy McGuire, Ina Claire, Reginald Gardiner, Olga Baclanova and Robert Young.
- When was Claudia released?
- Claudia was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.