She's Been Away(1989)
But her return set them both free
She's Been Away Synopsis
A woman who has been institutionalized for 60 years for the "crime" of not conforming to the 1920s image of what a proper young woman should be (in other words, she did what she wanted and didn't care what anyone else thought about it) is finally released to the custody of her family, consisting of her grand-nephew and his family. At first she keeps a self-imposed distance from the relatives, but she soon finds herself coming around to her nephew's wife, a free spirit who is under the thumb of her cold and controlling husband.
She's Been Away (1989) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Hall, released on July 9, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Peggy Ashcroft, Geraldine James, James Fox and Rachel Kempson. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Hall
- Writers:
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Producers:
- Kenith Trodd
- Cinematographer:
- Philip Bonham-Carter
- Composer:
- Stephen Edwards
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
She's Been Away Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peggy Ashcroft
as Lillian Huckle
Geraldine James
as Harriet Ambrose
James Fox
as Hugh Ambrose
Rachel Kempson
as Matilda
Rebecca Pidgeon
as Young Lillian
Hugh Lloyd
as George
- Jackson Kyle
Jackson Kyle
as Dominic Ambrose
Rosalie Crutchley
as Gladys
- Cryss Jean Healey
Cryss Jean Healey
as Young Margaret
- Leslie Goodall
Leslie Goodall
as Old Edward
- Edgar Goodall
Edgar Goodall
as Old Thomas
René Zagger
as Young Thomas
Key crew
Directed by Peter Hall, written by Stephen Poliakoff, produced by Kenith Trodd.
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She's Been Away Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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She's Been Away – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in She's Been Away?
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The main cast of She's Been Away (1989) includes Peggy Ashcroft, Geraldine James, James Fox, Rachel Kempson and Rebecca Pidgeon. The film was directed by Peter Hall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was She's Been Away released?
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She's Been Away was released on July 9, 1989 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is She's Been Away worth watching?
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She's Been Away (1989) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.