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My Cousin Rachel

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When Philip Ashley's (Richard Burton) wealthy cousin, Ambrose (John Sutton), dies suddenly, his suspicions drift to Ambrose's new and icy wife, Rachel (Olivia de Havilland), who stands to benefit greatly from his cousin's death. When Ashley is introduced to Rachel at Ambrose's funeral, however, his fears are immediately laid to rest: how could such a beautiful young woman possibly be a murderer? But when the estate is left to Ashley, he begins to fear for his life.
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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 09/18/2021
3/4
Today, it's mainly remembered for nabbing Richard Burton a ridiculous Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor -- ridiculous not because he's bad in the film, but ridiculous because he's the lead actor and appears in almost every scene in the picture. Go to Full Review Manny Farber The Nation 09/15/2021
The picture happens to be a mystery, but because it is tied to the wispy conventions of romantic fiction, it never gets on the road. Go to Full Review Nathanael Hood The Retro Set 06/03/2019
7/10
...a delicious romantic melodrama ruthlessly dissecting the fragility of the male ego that's remembered less for its own merit than the notedness of its cast and crew. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 04/15/2016
C+
Overwrought melodrama." Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/17/2012
B
Richard Burton received his first Oscar nomination for his American debut in this adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's gothic novel, co-starring Olivia de Havilland. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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RICHARD S @RT70538590 02/06/2025 Great adaptation of the original book. DeHavilland is perfection in her mysterious character, made clear only at the very end of the film. Nice to see a youthful and handsome Richard Burton. He plays his character well, but its hard to follow his changing motivations in the story. Following clues in the plot is a little tricky, even manipulative. But, a strong recommendation as a romantic drama. See more ashley h @ashleyhobgood87 11/06/2022 My Cousin Rachel is a terrific film. It is about a young man who plots revenge against the woman he believes murdered his cousin. Richard Burton and Olivia de Havilland give fantastic performances. The screenplay is good but a little slow in places. Henry Koster did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama and mystery. My Cousin Rachel is a must see. See more steve d @RT35616104 07/21/2020 Really solid drama with great acting. See more Thomas M @TMProofreader 02/02/2019 The best romance movie ever made! See more 05/28/2018 Entre gòtica y misteriosa. See more 10/18/2017 WAY MUCH BETTER AND EXCELLENT VERSION THAN THE ACTUAL MOVIE( FROM 2016). great performances with Olivia de Havilland and Richard Burton / See more Read all reviews
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Henry Koster

Director

Olivia de Havilland

Rachel Sangalletti Ashley

Richard Burton

Philip Ashley

Audrey Dalton

Louise Kendall

John Sutton

Ambrose Ashley

Ronald Squire

Nicholas "Nick" Kendall

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Synopsis When Philip Ashley's (Richard Burton) wealthy cousin, Ambrose (John Sutton), dies suddenly, his suspicions drift to Ambrose's new and icy wife, Rachel (Olivia de Havilland), who stands to benefit greatly from his cousin's death. When Ashley is introduced to Rachel at Ambrose's funeral, however, his fears are immediately laid to rest: how could such a beautiful young woman possibly be a murderer? But when the estate is left to Ashley, he begins to fear for his life.
Director
Henry Koster
Producer
Nunnally Johnson
Screenwriter
Nunnally Johnson
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 24, 1954, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2011
Runtime
1h 38m