Esther Waters (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1948, Esther Waters is a drama film directed by Ian Dalrymple, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Esther goes into service in Victorian England, only to be seduced by the sweet talking groom William, who then takes off with his employer's daughter. Left alone to bring up the child, Esther manages and after 7 years has a chance at happiness. Then William turns up again...
Who’s in it. Esther Waters stars Dirk Bogarde as William Latch, Kathleen Ryan as Esther Waters, Cyril Cusack as Fred and Ivor Barnard as John Randall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Esther Waters 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 Esther Waters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Esther Waters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Esther Waters (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Esther Waters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Esther Waters worth watching?
- Esther Waters holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Esther Waters?
- Esther Waters stars Dirk Bogarde, Kathleen Ryan, Cyril Cusack, Ivor Barnard and Fay Compton.
- When was Esther Waters released?
- Esther Waters was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.