Magnificent Obsession (1954)
Overview
Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the town’s only resuscitator while a local hero, Dr. Phillips, dies waiting for the life-saving device. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with the doctor’s widow, Helen, falling in love with her in the process.
Where to watch Magnificent Obsession
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +4 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +4 |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Magnificent Obsession in 3 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Magnificent Obsession about?
Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from the town’s only resuscitator while a local hero, Dr. Phillips, dies waiting for the life-saving device. Merrick then tries to right his wrongs with the doctor’s widow, Helen, falling in love with her in the process. Magnificent Obsession is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 1954-08-07, runtime 108 minutes.
Is Magnificent Obsession worth watching?
TMDB users rate Magnificent Obsession 6.8 out of 10 from 150 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Magnificent Obsession?
In Italy, Magnificent Obsession streams on Amazon Prime Video. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Douglas Sirk
Cast
- Jane Wyman as Helen Phillips
- Rock Hudson as Bob Merrick
- Barbara Rush as Joyce Phillips
- Agnes Moorehead as Nancy Ashford
- Otto Kruger as Edward Randolph
- Gregg Palmer as Tom Masterson
- Paul Cavanagh as Dr. Henry Giraud
- Sara Shane as Valerie Daniels
- Richard H. Cutting as Dr. Derwin Dodge
- Judy Nugent as Judy
- Helen Kleeb as Mrs. Eden
- Rudolph Anders as Dr. Albert Fuss
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