That Hamilton Woman
Seen it?1941 | 125 min | Drama, History, Romance
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved The Age of Innocence or Out of Africa, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
The story of courtesan and dance-hall girl Emma Hamilton, including her relationships with Sir William Hamilton and Admiral Horatio Nelson and her rise and fall, set during the Napoleonic Wars.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Sound. Also nominated for 3 more Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alexander Korda
- Vivien LeighEmma, Lady Hamilton
- Laurence OlivierLord Horatio Nelson
- Alan MowbraySir William Hamilton
- Sara AllgoodMrs. Cadogan-Lyon
- Gladys CooperLady Francis Nelson
- Henry WilcoxonCaptain Hardy
- Heather AngelMary Smith
- Halliwell HobbesRev. Nelson
- Gilbert EmeryLord Spencer
- Miles ManderLord Keith