Hobson's Choice(1954)
A Masterpiece of Lusty, Gusty, Rowdy Entertainment
Hobson's Choice Synopsis
A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.
Hobson's Choice (1954) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by David Lean, released on April 19, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda De Banzie and Daphne Anderson. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 171 ratings.
- Director:
- David Lean
- Writers:
- Wynyard Browne, Harold Brighouse, David Lean
- Producers:
- David Lean
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Hildyard
- Composer:
- Malcolm Arnold
- Production:
- London Films Productions, British Lion Films
- Revenue:
- $210,000
- Status:
- Released
Hobson's Choice (1954) Trailer
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Hobson's Choice Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Laughton
as Henry Horatio Hobson
John Mills
as William Mossop
Brenda De Banzie
as Maggie Hobson
Daphne Anderson
as Alice Hobson
Prunella Scales
as Vicky Hobson
Richard Wattis
as Albert Prosser
Derek Blomfield
as Freddy Beenstock
Helen Haye
as Mrs. Hepworth
Joseph Tomelty
as Jim Heeler
Julien Mitchell
as Sam Minns
Gibb McLaughlin
as Tudsbury
- Philip Stainton
Philip Stainton
as Denton
Key crew
Directed by David Lean, written by Wynyard Browne, Harold Brighouse and David Lean, produced by David Lean.
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Hobson's Choice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 171 ratings.
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Hobson's Choice – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hobson's Choice online?
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Hobson's Choice (1954) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hobson's Choice?
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The main cast of Hobson's Choice (1954) includes Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda De Banzie, Daphne Anderson and Prunella Scales. The film was directed by David Lean. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hobson's Choice released?
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Hobson's Choice was released on April 19, 1954 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Hobson's Choice worth watching?
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Hobson's Choice (1954) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 171 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hobson's Choice?
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Yes. The official Hobson's Choice trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.