The House of Mirth
Seen it?2000 | 140 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office loss. 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 romantics. If you loved Brooklyn or The Age of Innocence, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 61K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Terence Davies
- Gillian AndersonLily Bart
- Dan AykroydAugustus 'Gus' Trenor
- Eleanor BronMrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt
- Terry KinneyGeorge Dorset
- Anthony LaPagliaSim Rosedale
- Laura LinneyBertha Dorset
- Jodhi MayGrace Julia Stepney
- Elizabeth McGovernMrs. Carry Fisher
- Eric StoltzLawrence Selden
- Penny DownieJudy Trenor