Nell
Seen it?1994 | 112 min | Drama, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It drew serious awards attention and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Rise of the Planet of the Apes, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In a remote woodland cabin, a small town doctor discovers Nell — a beautiful young hermit woman with many secrets.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 3 Golden Globes. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$107 million worldwide on a $31 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 130K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Apted
- Jodie FosterNell Kellty
- Liam NeesonDr. Lovell
- Natasha RichardsonDr. Paula Olsen
- Richard LibertiniDr. Paley
- Robin MullinsMary Peterson
- Nick SearcySheriff Todd Peterson
- Jeremy DaviesBilly Fisher
- O'Neal ComptonDon Fontana, Lovell's Attorney
- Joe InscoeJudge
- Stephanie Dawn WoodRuthie Lovell