Since You Went Away_
"A love story of today's love and laughter"
In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wife and two teen daughters.
Starring
Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Since You Went Away was released 82 years ago in 1944.
Overview
In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wif...
Since You Went Away is a Drama, Romance, War film with a runtime of 2h 57m.
CAST (20)
Claudette Colbert
Mrs. Anne Hilton
Jennifer Jones
Jane Deborah Hilton
Joseph Cotten
Lieutenant Tony Willett
Shirley Temple
Bridget 'Brig' Hilton
Monty Woolley
Colonel William G. Smollett
Lionel Barrymore
Clergyman
Robert Walker
Corporal William G. 'Bill' Smollett II
Hattie McDaniel
Fidelia
Agnes Moorehead
Mrs. Emily Hawkins
Alla Nazimova
Zofia Koslowska
Albert Bassermann
Dr. Sigmund Gottlieb Golden
Gordon Oliver
Marine Officer Seeking Room
Keenan Wynn
Lieutenant Solomon
Guy Madison
Sailor Harold E. Smith
Craig Stevens
Danny Williams
Lloyd Corrigan
Mr. Mahoney - Grocer
Jackie Moran
Johnny Mahoney
Dorothy Adams
Nurse (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
Bartender at Cocktail Lounge (uncredited)
CB
Conrad Binyon
Page Boy (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Since You Went Away about?
In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wife and two teen daughters.
How long is Since You Went Away?
Since You Went Away has a runtime of 177 minutes (2h 57m).
Who stars in Since You Went Away?
The cast of Since You Went Away includes Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Shirley Temple, Monty Woolley.
What is the rating of Since You Went Away?
Since You Went Away has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 52 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Romance
War