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De-Lovely

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2004 | 125 min | Drama, Music

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 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. If you loved Ma Rainey's Black Bottom or Rocketman, start here.
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 PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

From Paris to Venice to Broadway to Hollywood, the lives of Cole Porter and his wife, Linda Lee Thomas were never less than glamorous and wildly unconventional. And though Cole's thirst for life strained their marriage, Linda never stopped being his muse, inspiring some of the greatest songs of the twentieth century.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 1 Critics' Choice Award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $18 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 43K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Irwin Winkler

  • Kevin KlineCole Porter
  • Ashley JuddLinda Porter
  • Jonathan PryceGabriel
  • Kevin McNallyGerald Murphy
  • Sandra NelsonSarah Murphy
  • Allan CordunerMonty Woolley
  • Peter PolycarpouLouis B. Mayer
  • Keith AllenIrving Berlin
  • James WilbyEdward Thomas
  • Kevin McKiddBobby Reed