Maryland (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1940, Maryland is a drama film directed by Henry King, running about 92 minutes. “RACING HEARTS, POUNDING HOOFS, EYE-POPPING, EXCITING DRAMA...IN TECHNICOLOR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman tormented by the hunting death of her husband forbids her son to have anything to do with horses. But when he falls for the daughter of his father's trainer, he defies his mother by entering the Maryland Hunt.
Who’s in it. Maryland stars Walter Brennan as William P. Stewart, Fay Bainter as Charlotte Danfield, Brenda Joyce as Linda and John Payne as Leland "Lee" Danfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Maryland 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 Maryland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maryland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maryland (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maryland change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maryland worth watching?
- Maryland 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 Maryland?
- Maryland stars Walter Brennan, Fay Bainter, Brenda Joyce, John Payne and Hattie McDaniel.
- When was Maryland released?
- Maryland was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.