The Miniver Story

The Miniver Story

The NEW story of beloved Mrs. Miniver!

1950 · 104 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

The Second World War is over, and the Miniver family is trying to keep themselves together in post-War Britain, among continuing shortages and growing tensions within the family.

Directed by H. C. Potter · Written by George Froeschel

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