Mrs. Miniver (1942)★ 7.9/10
- Drama
- Romance
- War
Directed by: William Wyler
Written by: Arthur Wimperis, George Froeschel, James Hilton, Claudine West, Jan Struther
The Minivers, a middle-class English family, face WWII's start. Their son courts Lady Beldon's granddaughter; Mrs. Miniver’s rose competes with Lady Beldon's in a contest.
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Awards · 6 wins, 6 nominations
See all ›- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1943Oscar · Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1943Oscar · Best Writing, Screenplay
- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1943Oscar · Best Actress in a Leading Role
- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1943Oscar · Best Cinematography, Black-and-White
- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1943Oscar · Best Picture
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Allyson_WardSeptember 15, 2025
Allyson_WardSeptember 15, 2025By grounding its story in everyday life, the film captures a vivid sense of humanity. Its characters—across class and circumstance—feel authentic and deeply relatable, facing both joy and hardship with resilience. There’s warmth in seeing their dignity and courage amid chaos, making the narrative emotionally resonant with audiences.
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davidehectorSeptember 15, 2025
davidehectorSeptember 15, 2025Released during World War II, the film must have been deeply inspiring at the time. Rather than showing the brutality of combat, it filters the impact of the war through the lens of an ordinary British middle-class family, turning personal struggles into a quiet reflection of a global catastrophe.
