The Avenging Conscience (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1914, The Avenging Conscience is a drama and horror film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 83 minutes. “The criminal haunted by tortures of the mind” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thwarted by his despotic uncle from continuing his love affair, a young man's thoughts turn dark as he dwells on ways to deal with his uncle. Becoming convinced that murder is merely a natural part of life, he kills his uncle and hides the body. However, the man's conscience awakens; Paranoia sets in and nightmarish visions begin to haunt him.
Who’s in it. The Avenging Conscience stars Henry B. Walthall as The Nephew, Spottiswoode Aitken as The Uncle, Blanche Sweet as The Sweetheart and George Siegmann as The Italian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Avenging Conscience has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Bloodstream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Avenging Conscience page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Avenging Conscience tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Avenging Conscience (1914)?
- In US, The Avenging Conscience is available to stream on Bloodstream. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Avenging Conscience worth watching?
- The Avenging Conscience holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Avenging Conscience?
- The Avenging Conscience stars Henry B. Walthall, Spottiswoode Aitken, Blanche Sweet, George Siegmann and Ralph Lewis.
- When was The Avenging Conscience released?
- The Avenging Conscience was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.