Official movie poster for The Winslow Boy (1948), a drama film

The Winslow Boy(1948)

7.0(29)1h 57m1948-09-24
Drama

The Winslow Boy Synopsis

In pre-WWI England, a youngster is expelled from a naval academy over a petty theft, but his parents raise a political furor by demanding a trial.

The Winslow Boy (1948) is a drama film directed by Anthony Asquith, released on September 24, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Robert Donat, Cedric Hardwicke, Margaret Leighton and Basil Radford. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 29 ratings.

Director:
Anthony Asquith
Writers:
Terence Rattigan, Anatole de Grunwald, Terence Rattigan
Producers:
Anatole de Grunwald
Cinematographer:
Freddie Young
Production:
De Grunwald Productions, London Films Productions
Budget:
$500,000
Revenue:
$250,000
Status:
Released

The Winslow Boy Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Anthony Asquith, written by Terence Rattigan, Anatole de Grunwald and Terence Rattigan, produced by Anatole de Grunwald.

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The Winslow Boy Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 29 ratings.

CinemaSerf

7/10

This is a super ensemble "David and Goliath" style story. When young "Ronnie" returns home having been expelled from the Naval Academy, accused of forgery, his father is quickly convinced of the young man's integrity and innocence. This is not just a proud father's belligerence, but a determination on behalf of this upstanding and principled man "Arthur" (Sir Cedric Hardwicke) to see his son gets justice. To that…

Reviewed on September 24, 2022

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The Winslow Boy – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Winslow Boy online?

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The Winslow Boy (1948) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Winslow Boy?

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The main cast of The Winslow Boy (1948) includes Robert Donat, Cedric Hardwicke, Margaret Leighton, Basil Radford and Kathleen Harrison. The film was directed by Anthony Asquith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Winslow Boy released?

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The Winslow Boy was released on September 24, 1948 and runs for 1h 57m.

Is The Winslow Boy worth watching?

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The Winslow Boy (1948) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.