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Now, Voyager

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Boston heiress Charlotte Vale (Bette Davis) is a neurotic mess, largely because of her domineering mother (Gladys Cooper). But after a stint in a sanatorium where she receives the attention of Dr. Asquith (Claude Rains), Charlotte comes out of her shell and elects to go on a cruise. Aboard ship, she meets Jerry (Paul Henreid) and falls in love, despite his being married. They enjoy a brief tryst in Rio before returning to the States, where Charlotte struggles to forget him and find happiness.
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Now, Voyager is a Hollywood swooner with Bette Davis and Paul Henreid in a melodrama to end all melomers.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) Jul 21, 2022
Davis gives a captivating career-high turn as Charlotte Vale... Go to Full Review
Peter Bradshaw Guardian Aug 4, 2021
5/5
This film is exquisitely crafted and passionately acted. Go to Full Review
Age Staff The Age (Australia) Nov 19, 2020
Bette Davis, as the neurotic daughter, Claude Rains, the doctor, and Paul Henreid, combine to make a fine production. Go to Full Review
Lexi Amoriello Movie Recs by Lex Jul 11, 2026
I feel like the biggest life lesson from this film is the importance of tryin to be the person you needed when you were younger. Go to Full Review
Chance Solem-Pfeifer Willamette Week Mar 19, 2026
It sounds silly until you see the way that Davis, as would-be spinster Charlotte Vale, marshals her one-of-a-kind face and one-of-a-kind facial control to animate anxiety, guilt and liberation with mouth posture and eye contact. Go to Full Review
Jorge Luis Borges Sur Dec 15, 2021
It was directed by a certain Irving Rapper, who, quite possibly, may not be a fool. Unfortunately, this is how they degrade the tragic heroine of The Little Foxes, The Letter, Of Human Bondage. Go to Full Review
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Kalissa H @kali_416 Sep 27, 2026 The scenes between Charlotte and Jerry were romantic but he was married. See more
Alain E @AlainE Jul 6, 2026 This is terrible and has not aged well at all. But because of Bette Davis everyone ahs and oohs. In the beginning the mother is a cartoonish evil influence who forces Davis to wear glasses that she doesn’t need. Davis is a secret smoker who throws her stubs in the waste basket of her room to hide it. Apparently at the time cigarettes did not smell. After her stay in the psychiatric clinic she gets transformed into a real star and goes on a cruise. For me this was the time to wish her Bon Voyage! Interestingly, Rotten Tomatoes provides the review of the great Jorge Luis Borges who was not impressed. So, at least I am in good company. On Tubi. See more
Scott R @grouch0-39 Feb 19, 2026 Huge surprise. I didn't think I'd like it due to it being a 1940s romance. Mostly watched it to see Betty Davis' performance. But the story was great and totally captured me. A mature, non-traditional, creative love story. A different kind of love than most films of that period. Glad I took chance and watched it. See more
Perry N H @Paras224 Jan 15, 2026 I can watch t again and again Bette Davis shines; one of her best See more
Patrick S @PatrickStruik Jan 2, 2026 Sublime Bette Davis. See more
Holly W @RT75523770 Oct 18, 2025 Bette Davis shows how's done. Brilliant acting, allows the audience to understand the character with guess what! Acting! A captivating storyline that graps the viewer. Hollywood at it's best. See more
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Irving Rapper

Director

Bette Davis

Charlotte Vale

Claude Rains

Dr. Jaquith

Paul Henreid

Jerry Durrance

Gladys Cooper

Mrs. Henry Windle Vale

Bonita Granville

June Vale

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Synopsis Boston heiress Charlotte Vale (Bette Davis) is a neurotic mess, largely because of her domineering mother (Gladys Cooper). But after a stint in a sanatorium where she receives the attention of Dr. Asquith (Claude Rains), Charlotte comes out of her shell and elects to go on a cruise. Aboard ship, she meets Jerry (Paul Henreid) and falls in love, despite his being married. They enjoy a brief tryst in Rio before returning to the States, where Charlotte struggles to forget him and find happiness.
Director
Irving Rapper
Producer
Hal B. Wallis
Screenwriter
Olive Higgins Prouty, Casey Robinson
Production Co
Warner Brothers
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 22, 1942, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2009
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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