Where to watch The Snake Pit in United States
The Snake Pit is streaming on History Vault in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About The Snake Pit
The Snake Pit is a 1948 movie in the Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Anatole Litvak, starring Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens and Leo Genn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 117 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Snake Pit in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Snake Pit trailer
Overview
Virginia Cunningham is confused upon finding herself in a mental hospital, with no memory of her arrival at the institution. Tormented by delusions and unable to even recognize her husband, Robert, she is treated by Dr. Mark Kik, who is determined to get to the root of her mental illness. As her treatment progresses, flashbacks depict events in Virginia's life that may have contributed to her instability.
Top cast
Olivia de Havilland
Virginia Cunningham
Mark Stevens
Robert Cunningham
Leo Genn
Mark Kik
Celeste Holm
Grace
Glenn Langan
Dr. Terry
Helen Craig
Nurse Davis
Leif Erickson
Gordon
Beulah Bondi
Mrs. Greer
Lee Patrick
Asylum Inmate
Howard Freeman
Dr. Curtis
Natalie Schafer
Mrs. Stuart
Ruth Donnelly
Ruth
Katherine Locke
Margaret
Frank Conroy
Jonathan Gifford
Minna Gombell
Miss Hart
June Storey
Miss Bixby (uncredited)
Lora Lee Michel
Six-Year-Old Virginia (uncredited)
Damian O'Flynn
Mr. Stuart (uncredited)
Ann Doran
Valerie (uncredited)
Esther Somers
Nurse Vance (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Snake Pit in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Snake Pit on History Vault. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is The Snake Pit on Netflix?+
The Snake Pit is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on History Vault.
How long is The Snake Pit?+
The Snake Pit has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Who stars in The Snake Pit?+
The Snake Pit stars Olivia de Havilland, Mark Stevens, Leo Genn, Celeste Holm and Glenn Langan.
When did The Snake Pit come out?+
The Snake Pit is a 1948 movie directed by Anatole Litvak.
What genre is The Snake Pit?+
The Snake Pit is Drama and Mystery film.
Who directed The Snake Pit?+
The Snake Pit was directed by Anatole Litvak.
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