Cynara (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1932, Cynara is a drama and romance film directed by King Vidor, running about 78 minutes. “Back to the arms of his wife after a hectic weekend with his mistress!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A London barrister's marriage is under strain after his affair with a shopgirl who is out to have him. The story is told in flashback.
Who’s in it. Cynara stars Ronald Colman as James Warlock, Kay Francis as Clemency Warlock, Phyllis Barry as Doris Emily Lea and Henry Stephenson as John Tring, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Cynara has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cynara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cynara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cynara (1932)?
- In US, Cynara is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cynara worth watching?
- Cynara holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cynara?
- Cynara stars Ronald Colman, Kay Francis, Phyllis Barry, Henry Stephenson and Viva Tattersall.
- When was Cynara released?
- Cynara was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.