Deception (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1946, Deception is a thriller, drama, romance and music film directed by Irving Rapper, running about 110 minutes. “SEE IT NOW! See Her Greatest!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After marrying her long lost love, a pianist finds the relationship threatened by a wealthy composer who is besotted with her.
Who’s in it. Deception stars Bette Davis as Christine Radcliffe, Paul Henreid as Karel Novak, Claude Rains as Alexander Hollenius and John Abbott as Bertram Gribble, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Deception has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deception page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deception tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deception (1946)?
- In US, Deception is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deception worth watching?
- Deception holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deception?
- Deception stars Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, John Abbott and Benson Fong.
- When was Deception released?
- Deception was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.