William Wyler

Ben-Hur Ben-Hur 8.1 3h 32min
Ben-Hur
IMDb: 8.1
3h 32min

Judah Ben-Hur, a Palestinian Jew, is battling the Roman empire at the time of Christ. His actions send him and his family into slavery, but an inspirational encounter with Jesus…

The Big Country The Big Country 7.9 2h 46min
The Big Country
IMDb: 7.9
2h 46min

In this 1958 Western epic, a retired sea captain, played by Gregory Peck, arrives in the American West to marry his fiancée, only to find himself embroiled in a bitter…

Friendly Persuasion Friendly Persuasion 7.3 2h 17min
Friendly Persuasion
IMDb: 7.3
2h 17min

The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It’s not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?

Roman Holiday Roman Holiday 8.0 1h 58min
Roman Holiday
IMDb: 8
1h 58min

In this classic romantic comedy, a young European princess, played by Audrey Hepburn, escapes her royal duties to explore the vibrant city of Rome. During her adventure, she encounters an…

Detective Story Detective Story 7.5 1h 43min
Detective Story
IMDb: 7.5
1h 43min

Set within the confines of a bustling New York City police precinct, this gripping 1951 film delves into the moral complexities faced by law enforcement officers. The story follows Detective…

The Heiress The Heiress 8.1 1h 55min
The Heiress
IMDb: 8.1
1h 55min

Set in the opulent backdrop of 19th-century New York, this film follows the life of a shy and wealthy young woman, Catherine Sloper, portrayed by Olivia de Havilland, who becomes…

The Best Years of Our Lives The Best Years of Our Lives 8.1 2h 50min
The Best Years of Our Lives
IMDb: 8.1
2h 50min

It’s the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But…

Mrs. Miniver Mrs. Miniver 7.6 2h 14min
Mrs. Miniver
IMDb: 7.6
2h 14min

The Minivers, an English middle-class family, experience life in the first months of World War II.

The Letter The Letter 7.5 1h 35min
The Letter
IMDb: 7.5
1h 35min

Set in the exotic locale of a rubber plantation in British Malaya, this 1940 film follows the gripping story of Leslie Crosbie, played by the illustrious Bette Davis, who is…

The Westerner The Westerner 7.3 1h 40min
The Westerner
IMDb: 7.3
1h 40min

Set in the tumultuous backdrop of the American frontier, this 1940 film directed by William Wyler explores the tense relationship between a wandering cowboy and the infamous Judge Roy Bean,…

Jezebel Jezebel 1h 43min
Jezebel
IMDb: N/A
1h 43min

Set in the antebellum South, this 1938 film follows the story of a headstrong Southern belle, played by Bette Davis, whose willful and defiant nature leads to personal and social…

Genre: Drama
Dodsworth Dodsworth 7.7 1h 41min
Dodsworth
IMDb: 7.7
1h 41min

In this 1936 classic directed by William Wyler, the story follows Sam Dodsworth, a successful automobile magnate, and his wife Fran as they embark on a European vacation that tests…