The Uninvited (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1944, The Uninvited is a fantasy, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Lewis Allen, running about 99 minutes. “From the Most Popular Mystery Romance since "Rebecca"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A brother and sister move into an old seaside house that has been abandoned for many years on the Cornwellian coast only to soon discover that it is haunted by the ghost of the mother of their neighbor's granddaughter, with whom the brother has fallen in love.
Who’s in it. The Uninvited stars Ray Milland as Roderick Fitzgerald, Ruth Hussey as Pamela Fitzgerald, Gail Russell as Stella Meredith and Donald Crisp as Commander Beech, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Uninvited has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Uninvited page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Uninvited tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Uninvited (1944)?
- In US, The Uninvited 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 The Uninvited worth watching?
- The Uninvited holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Uninvited?
- The Uninvited stars Ray Milland, Ruth Hussey, Gail Russell, Donald Crisp and Cornelia Otis Skinner.