The White Cliffs of Dover

The White Cliffs of Dover

The greatest love story of our time!

Directed by Clarence Brown

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

1944126 min6.7 / 10

A sweeping wartime romance and family drama that traces one woman's sacrifice and enduring love across two world wars, balancing intimate emotional bonds with the weight of historical tragedy.

American Susan travels with her father to England for a vacation. Invited to a society ball, Susan meets Sir John Ashwood and marries him after a whirlwind romance. However, she never quite adjusts to life as a new member of the British gentry. At the outbreak of World War I, John is sent to the trenches and never returns. When her son goes off to fight in World War II, Susan fears the same tragic fate may befall him too.

Questions people ask

  • Is The White Cliffs of Dover sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.

  • Is The White Cliffs of Dover easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is The White Cliffs of Dover scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does The White Cliffs of Dover end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 58% of films.

  • Is The White Cliffs of Dover violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity47

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise33

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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