Driftwood (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1947, Driftwood is a drama and family film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 88 minutes. “Heart-Warming!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An orphan helps a doctor fight an epidemic in a small western town, in one of Allan Dwan’s closely observed studies in Americana.
Who’s in it. Driftwood stars Ruth Warrick as Susan Moore, Walter Brennan as Murph, Dean Jagger as Dr. Steve Webster and Charlotte Greenwood as Mathilda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Driftwood 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Driftwood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Driftwood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Driftwood (1947)?
- In US, Driftwood is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Driftwood worth watching?
- Driftwood holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Driftwood?
- Driftwood stars Ruth Warrick, Walter Brennan, Dean Jagger, Charlotte Greenwood and Natalie Wood.
- When was Driftwood released?
- Driftwood was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.