Nell(1994)
Her heart. Her soul. Her language are a mystery... A mystery called Nell
Nell Synopsis
In a remote woodland cabin, a small town doctor discovers Nell — a beautiful young hermit woman with many secrets.
Nell (1994) is a drama and thriller film directed by Michael Apted, released on December 23, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson and Richard Libertini. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 569 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Apted
- Writers:
- Mark Handley, William Nicholson, Mark Handley
- Producers:
- Jodie Foster, Renée Missel, Graham Place
- Cinematographer:
- Dante Spinotti
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- Egg Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Budget:
- $31,000,000
- Revenue:
- $106,683,817
- Status:
- Released
Nell (1994) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Nell before you stream it.
Nell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jodie Foster
as Nell Kellty
Liam Neeson
as Dr. Lovell
Natasha Richardson
as Dr. Paula Olsen
Richard Libertini
as Dr. Paley
Robin Mullins
as Mary Peterson
Nick Searcy
as Sheriff Todd Peterson
Jeremy Davies
as Billy Fisher
O'Neal Compton
as Don Fontana, Lovell's Attorney
Joe Inscoe
as Judge
Stephanie Dawn Wood
as Ruthie Lovell
- Heather M. Bomba
Heather M. Bomba
as Twin
- Marianne E. Bomba
Marianne E. Bomba
as Twin
Key crew
Directed by Michael Apted, written by Mark Handley, William Nicholson and Mark Handley, produced by Jodie Foster, Renée Missel and Graham Place.
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Nell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 569 ratings.
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Nell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nell online?
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Nell (1994) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Nell?
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The main cast of Nell (1994) includes Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson, Richard Libertini and Robin Mullins. The film was directed by Michael Apted. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nell released?
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Nell was released on December 23, 1994 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Nell worth watching?
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Nell (1994) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 569 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Nell?
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Yes. The official Nell trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.