Effie Gray
Seen it?2014 | 104 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A look at the mysterious relationship between Victorian art critic John Ruskin and his teenage bride Effie Gray.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$721K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 122K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Laxton
- Dakota FanningEuphemia 'Effie' Gray
- Emma ThompsonLady Eastlake
- Greg WiseJohn Ruskin
- Tom SturridgeEverett Millais
- Robbie ColtraneDoctor
- Julie WaltersMargaret Cox Ruskin
- Derek JacobiTravers Twiss
- Claudia CardinaleViscountess
- David SuchetMr. Ruskin
- James FoxSir Charles Eastlake