Mourning Becomes Electra (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1947, Mourning Becomes Electra is a drama film directed by Dudley Nichols, running about 173 minutes. “...Mother and daughter in love with the same man ... rivals in ruthlessness even to murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Near the end of the Civil War, the proud residents of Mannon Manor await the return of shipping tycoon Ezra Mannon and son Orin. Meanwhile Ezra’s conniving wife Christine and daughter Lavinia vie for the love of a handsome captain with a dark secret while well-meaning neighbor Peter sets his sights on Lavinia.
Who’s in it. Mourning Becomes Electra stars Rosalind Russell as Lavinia Mannon, Michael Redgrave as Orin Mannon, Raymond Massey as Ezra Mannon and Katina Paxinou as Christine Mannon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Mourning Becomes Electra 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 Mourning Becomes Electra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mourning Becomes Electra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mourning Becomes Electra (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mourning Becomes Electra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mourning Becomes Electra worth watching?
- Mourning Becomes Electra holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mourning Becomes Electra?
- Mourning Becomes Electra stars Rosalind Russell, Michael Redgrave, Raymond Massey, Katina Paxinou and Kirk Douglas.
- When was Mourning Becomes Electra released?
- Mourning Becomes Electra was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 173 minutes.