A House Divided (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1931, A House Divided is a drama film directed by William Wyler, running about 70 minutes. “A Man Who Wanted a Mate...A Romance Starved Boy Who Hated the Sea his Father Loved..But Loved the Woman His Father Wanted!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A New England fisherman's second wife prefers his son.
Who’s in it. A House Divided stars Walter Huston as Seth Law, Douglass Montgomery as Matt Law, Helen Chandler as Ruth Evans and Mary Foy as Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A House Divided 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 A House Divided page.
If you liked it. Fans of A House Divided tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A House Divided (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A House Divided change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A House Divided worth watching?
- A House Divided holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A House Divided?
- A House Divided stars Walter Huston, Douglass Montgomery, Helen Chandler, Mary Foy and Lloyd Ingraham.
- When was A House Divided released?
- A House Divided was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.