The Heiress_
"A truly great motion picture."
In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.
Starring
Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson
Box Office
$2.3M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Heiress earned $2.3M against a $2.6M budget.
Year context
The Heiress was released 77 years ago in 1949.
The Heiress is a Drama, Romance, History film with a runtime of 1h 55m.
CAST (20)
Olivia de Havilland
Catherine Sloper
Montgomery Clift
Morris Townsend
Ralph Richardson
Dr. Austin Sloper
Miriam Hopkins
Lavinia Penniman
Vanessa Brown
Maria
Mona Freeman
Maria Almond
Ray Collins
Jefferson Almond
Betty Linley
Mme. Montgomery
Selena Royle
Elizabeth Almond
Paul Lees
Arthur Townsend
Harry Antrim
M. Abeel
Russ Conway
Quintus
DT
David Thursby
Geier
Nan Boardman
French Maid (uncredited)
LS
Loulette Sablon
French Maid (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
French Waiter (uncredited)
RD
Ray De Ravenne
French Waiter (uncredited)
MD
Marcel De La Brosse
French Porter (uncredited)
AP
Albert Pollet
French Porter (uncredited)
AD
Arthur Dulac
French Bellboy (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$2.6M
Budget
$2.3M
Revenue
-12%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (271 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$2,600,000
Box Office
$2,300,000
Profit
$-300,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Heiress about?
In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.
How long is The Heiress?
The Heiress has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who stars in The Heiress?
The cast of The Heiress includes Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, Miriam Hopkins, Vanessa Brown.
How much did The Heiress make at the box office?
The Heiress earned $2,300,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $2,600,000.
What is the rating of The Heiress?
The Heiress has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 271 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Romance
History