Movie

Kind Hearts and Coronets

“He chopped down the family tree...”

★ 7.6(616)19491h 44m

Kind Hearts and Coronets is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Kind Hearts and Coronets

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Good to know

Director: Robert Hamer
Release date: 1949-06-23
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Ealing Studios

Kind Hearts and Coronets — trailer

About Kind Hearts and Coronets

Kind Hearts and Coronets is a 1949 movie in the Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Robert Hamer, starring Dennis Price, Alec Guinness and Joan Greenwood. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 616 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Kind Hearts and Coronets in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When his mother eloped with an Italian opera singer, Louis Mazzini was cut off from her aristocratic family. After the family refuses to let her be buried in the family mausoleum, Louis avenges his mother's death by attempting to murder every family member who stands between himself and the family fortune. But when he finds himself torn between his longtime love and the widow of one of his victims, his plans go awry.

Cast

Dennis Price

Louis Mazzini / His Father

Alec Guinness

The D'Ascoyne Family: The Duke / The Banker / The Parson / The General / The Admiral / Young Ascoyne / Young Henry / Lady Agatha

Joan Greenwood

Sibella

Valerie Hobson

Edith D'Ascoyne

Audrey Fildes

Mama

Miles Malleson

The Hangman

Clive Morton

The Prison Governor

John Penrose

Lionel Holland

Cecil Ramage

Crown Counsel

Hugh Griffith

Lord High Steward

John Salew

Mr. Perkins

Eric Messiter

Inspector Burgoyne

Themes & keywords

prisonjealousybased on novel or bookitalianpoisonwidowgallowsdark comedyhot air balloondukerelativessingerblack and whiteseries of murdersheir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Kind Hearts and Coronets in Australia?+

In Australia, Kind Hearts and Coronets is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Kind Hearts and Coronets on Netflix?+

Kind Hearts and Coronets is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Kind Hearts and Coronets?+

Kind Hearts and Coronets has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Kind Hearts and Coronets?+

Kind Hearts and Coronets stars Dennis Price, Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Valerie Hobson and Audrey Fildes.

When did Kind Hearts and Coronets come out?+

Kind Hearts and Coronets is a 1949 movie directed by Robert Hamer.

What genre is Kind Hearts and Coronets?+

Kind Hearts and Coronets is Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed Kind Hearts and Coronets?+

Kind Hearts and Coronets was directed by Robert Hamer.