The Governess(1998)
The Governess Synopsis
When the father of privileged Rosina da Silva violently dies, she decides to pass herself off as a gentile and finds employment with a family in faraway Scotland. Soon she and the family father, Charles, start a passionate secret affair.
The Governess (1998) is a drama and romance film directed by Sandra Goldbacher, released on July 31, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Minnie Driver, Tom Wilkinson, Harriet Walter and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Sandra Goldbacher
- Writers:
- Sandra Goldbacher
- Producers:
- Sarah Curtis
- Cinematographer:
- Ashley Rowe
- Composer:
- Edward Shearmur
- Production:
- British Screen Productions, Arts Council of England, BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Governess Cast & Crew
Main cast
Minnie Driver
as Rosina da Silva
Tom Wilkinson
as Mr. Charles Cavendish
Harriet Walter
as Mrs. Cavendish
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
as Henry Cavendish
Florence Hoath
as Clementina Cavendish
- Arlene Cockburn
Arlene Cockburn
as Lily Milk, the Maid
Emma Bird
as Rebecca
Adam Levy
as Benjamin
- Countess Koulinskyi
Countess Koulinskyi
as Aunt Sofka
Bruce Myers
as Rosina's Father
- Diana Brooks
Diana Brooks
as Rosina's Mother
- Raymond Brody
Raymond Brody
as Litnoff
Key crew
Directed by Sandra Goldbacher, written by Sandra Goldbacher, produced by Sarah Curtis.
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The Governess Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 29 ratings.
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The Governess – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Governess online?
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The Governess (1998) 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 Governess?
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The main cast of The Governess (1998) includes Minnie Driver, Tom Wilkinson, Harriet Walter, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Florence Hoath. The film was directed by Sandra Goldbacher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Governess released?
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The Governess was released on July 31, 1998 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Governess worth watching?
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The Governess (1998) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 29 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.