The Portrait of a Lady(1996)
The Portrait of a Lady Synopsis
Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.
The Portrait of a Lady (1996) is a drama and romance film directed by Jane Campion, released on October 17, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 24m. It stars Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey and Mary-Louise Parker. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 265 ratings.
- Director:
- Jane Campion
- Writers:
- Laura Jones, Henry James
- Producers:
- Steve Golin, Monty Montgomery
- Cinematographer:
- Stuart Dryburgh
- Composer:
- Wojciech Kilar
- Production:
- Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $19,992,836
- Status:
- Released
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The Portrait of a Lady Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicole Kidman
as Isabel Archer
John Malkovich
as Gilbert Osmond
Barbara Hershey
as Madame Serena Merle
Mary-Louise Parker
as Henrietta Stackpole
Christian Bale
as Edward Rosier
Shelley Winters
as Mrs. Touchett
Richard E. Grant
as Lord Warburton
Shelley Duvall
as Countess Gemini
John Gielgud
as Mr. Touchett
Viggo Mortensen
as Caspar Goodwood
Martin Donovan
as Ralph Touchett
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
as Bob Bantling
Key crew
Directed by Jane Campion, written by Laura Jones and Henry James, produced by Steve Golin and Monty Montgomery.
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The Portrait of a Lady Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 265 ratings.
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The Portrait of a Lady – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Portrait of a Lady online?
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The Portrait of a Lady (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Portrait of a Lady?
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The main cast of The Portrait of a Lady (1996) includes Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker and Christian Bale. The film was directed by Jane Campion. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Portrait of a Lady released?
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The Portrait of a Lady was released on October 17, 1996 and runs for 2h 24m.
Is The Portrait of a Lady worth watching?
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The Portrait of a Lady (1996) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 265 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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