Vera Drake
Seen it?2004 | 125 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Venice award: Golden Lion. Also nominated for 3 Oscars. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 141K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Leigh
- Imelda StauntonVera Drake
- Phil DavisStan
- Sally HawkinsSusan Wells
- Daniel MaysSid
- Eddie MarsanReg
- Alex KellyEthel
- Ruth SheenLily
- Adrian ScarboroughFrank
- Heather CraneyJoyce
- Lesley ManvilleMrs. Wells