6 Best Clifton Webb Movies

By Vlad Zakh · March 9, 2026

Clifton Webb brought a sophisticated, acidly witty presence to Hollywood and delivered an unforgettable breakthrough as a sharp-tongued columnist in Laura. Sitting Pretty transforms a suburban household with an unconventional babysitter, Titanic (1953) ends a married couple’s reconciliation attempt in the sinking, Woman’s World evaluates executives’ wives for a promotion, and Boy on a Dolphin races to recover a priceless relic. The Razor’s Edge rounds out the list.

Boy on a Dolphin (1957)

TMDB ★ 6.1

Clifton Webb is in this adventure where an archaeologist and a Greek sponge diver race a wealthy collector to recover a priceless statue.

Directed by Jean Negulesco · 1h 51m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Woman's World (1954)

TMDB ★ 6.5

Arlene Dahl features in this drama about three executives and their wives who compete for a coveted promotion at a major automobile company.

Directed by Jean Negulesco · 1h 34m

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Titanic (1953)

TMDB ★ 6.9

Clifton Webb features in this drama about a troubled married couple whose reconciliation attempt is cut short by the sinking of the famous ocean liner.

Directed by Jean Negulesco · 1h 38m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Sitting Pretty (1948)

TMDB ★ 7.1

Cara Williams appears in this comedy about a mysterious, unconventional live-in babysitter who turns a suburban family's household completely upside down.

Directed by Walter Lang · 1h 23m

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Razor's Edge (1946)

TMDB ★ 7.2

Clifton Webb features in this drama about a disillusioned war veteran who abandons wealth and convention to search for spiritual meaning.

Directed by Edmund Goulding · 2h 25m · Rated NR

Where to watch

Stream: YouTube TV · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Laura (1944)

TMDB ★ 7.9

A detective investigating a woman's murder falls in love with her through her portrait.

Directed by Otto Preminger · 1h 28m

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix. He started the site because most recommendation pages felt like noise. Here, lists are sorted by who's in the film, where it's from and what mood you're in tonight.

6 Best Clifton Webb Movies

Boy on a Dolphin (1957)

Woman's World (1954)

Titanic (1953)

Sitting Pretty (1948)

The Razor's Edge (1946)

Laura (1944)

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