I Know Where I'm Going!

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I Know Where I'm Going!

1945,

1h 31m,

Romance/

Comedy

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2,500+ Ratings

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Plucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.

Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Dec 12, 2025

5/5

Chief among the penniless Scots is the wild, nature-loving Catriona, who is brilliantly played by Powell’s long-term partner, Pamela Brown.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Oct 19, 2023

5/5

I Know Where I’m Going! is a movie of romance and myth, comedy and whimsy, but fiercely rooted in reality – and geography.

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James Agee

TIME Magazine

Feb 27, 2018

Messrs. Powell & Pressburger achieve, unobtrusively, a remarkable study of a place and a people. This study is never quaint, traveloguish, educational or condescending.

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Sarah Boslaugh

TheArtsStl

Sep 27, 2025

7/10

The big star in I Know Where I’m Going! is the Hebridean landscape, which symbolizes the old values of Britain and a life far from the commercial buzz of mainland cities.

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

Jul 22, 2024

3/4

... eschews The Archers' signature Technicolor for brooding black and white.

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Oct 17, 2023

Even if the outcome is predictable, a sharp sense of humour keeps everything buoyant, spiralling around a wonderful mix of people who are quick-witted and quirky. And while the effects work is dated, it's still properly thrilling.

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Han R

Jun 11, 2017

Has some charm, and, of course, Wendy Hiller and Finlay Currie. But having seen her in Pygmalion and Major Barbara, this role is not quite as good, although still worth a watch.

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Rey S

Apr 29, 2017

7.5/10, my review: http://wp.me/p1eXom-2Vi

Leia R

Jul 3, 2012

A charming romance set in Scotland where love overcomes wealth. It made me want to visit the areas visited and experience the culture because of its beautiful presentation. 1001 movies to see before you die.

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Michael Powell

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Emeric Pressburger

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Joan Webster

Roger Livesey

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Synopsis

Plucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.

Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Producer: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Screenwriter: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Production Co: The Archers
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Runtime: 1h 31m

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