Random Harvest (1942): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Random Harvest is a 1942 romantic drama directed by Mervyn LeRoy, starring Reginald Owen, Rhys Williams and Una O'Connor. It is based on Random Harvest by James Hilton. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $25,142 worldwide. It was nominated for 7 Oscars. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Based on
- Random Harvest by James Hilton
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Random Harvest About?
The premise of Random Harvest without spoilers, adapted from Random Harvest by James Hilton. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A veteran suffering from amnesia finds himself drawn to a captivating showgirl, and their budding romance offers a chance at healing. However, tragedy intervenes, and the return of his memories creates a painful conflict between his past and present. Simultaneously, a woman desperately seeks to reunite with her husband, leading to a moving story about love, loss, and the enduring power of human connection.
Random Harvest Cast
Reginald Owen leads the cast, with Rhys Williams and Una O'Connor. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mervyn LeRoy
Also Starring in Random Harvest
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More films directed by Mervyn LeRoy, best-rated first: The Wizard of Oz, Waterloo Bridge, Mister Roberts and Quo Vadis.
Random Harvest Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Random Harvest 62 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
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TMDB 72% User score
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Random Harvest Plot Summary
What happens in Random Harvest from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the clock ticks down to the end of the First World War, a British officer, referred to solely as “John Smith,” finds himself within the confines of an English asylum. His memories, clouded by the toxic fumes of warfare, reduce him to nothing more than a lost statistic among countless lives wrecked by conflict. When an announcement declares the end of the war, the caretakers of the asylum vacate their posts, granting Smith a fleeting opportunity to escape unnoticed into the nearby Midlands town of Melbridge.
Full summary
The whole story of Random Harvest, scene by scene
Random Harvest Box Office
Random Harvest grossed $25,142 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$25.1K
- International
- $25.1K
Random Harvest Awards & Nominations
Random Harvest was nominated for 7 Oscars.
7 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1943 7 nominations- Nominated Actor – Ronald Colman
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Susan Peters
- Nominated Art Direction (Black-and-White)
- Nominated Directing – Mervyn LeRoy
- Nominated Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
Random Harvest Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Random Harvest.
How Well Do You Know Random Harvest?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the real name of the character initially known as 'John Smith'?
Cars in Random Harvest
5 cars on screen, including the 1930 Austin 12/4 Taxi and the Renault unknown.
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1930 Austin 12/4 Taxi Minor role -
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1924 Bean 14 hp Background role
Random Harvest Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Prisonniers du passé” and “Gefundene Jahre”.
- Also known as
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- Prisonniers du passé
- Gefundene Jahre
- Prigionieri del passato
- Niebla en el pasado
- 鸳梦重温
- Megtalált évek
- 마음의 행로
- 心の旅路
- Na Noite do Passado
- En la noche del pasado
- Плоды случайности
- Slumpens skördar
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Random Harvest FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Random Harvest, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Random Harvest?
Random Harvest runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was Random Harvest released?
Random Harvest was released on December 17, 1942.
Who directed Random Harvest?
Random Harvest was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
More films by Mervyn LeRoy Who is in the cast of Random Harvest?
Random Harvest stars Reginald Owen, Rhys Williams and Una O'Connor, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Random Harvest make at the box office?
Random Harvest grossed $25,142 worldwide.
How is Random Harvest rated?
Random Harvest has 62 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is Random Harvest based on a book?
Yes. Random Harvest is adapted from Random Harvest by James Hilton.
Was Random Harvest nominated for any awards?
Random Harvest received 7 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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