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Mrs. Dalloway

Name: Mrs. Dalloway
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1997-09-01
Cast: Vanessa Redgrave, Natascha McElhone, Michael Kitchen, Alan Cox, Sarah Badel

1997 | 97 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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: One for romantics and anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood: Warm and romantic.
The pace: Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off: Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Clarissa Dalloway looks back on her youth as she readies for a gathering at her house. The wife of a legislator and a doyenne of London's upper-crust party scene, Clarissa finds that the plight of ailing war veteran Septimus Warren Smith reminds her of a past romance with Peter Walsh. In flashbacks, young Clarissa explores her possibilities with Peter.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marleen Gorris

Vanessa RedgraveMrs. Clarissa Dalloway
Natascha McElhoneYoung Clarissa
Michael KitchenPeter Walsh
Alan CoxYoung Peter
Sarah BadelLady Rosseter
Lena HeadeyYoung Sally
John StandingRichard Dalloway
Robert PortalYoung Richard
Oliver Ford DaviesHugh Whitbread
Hal CruttendenYoung Hugh