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The Enchanted Cottage

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2016 | 87 min | Drama, Romance

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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 Doctor Zhivago or An Officer and a Gentleman, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

The Enchanted Cottage is a romantic retelling of Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's classic play. When socialite Oliver Bradshaw is disfigured by war wounds, he hides from his father, Golden Globe Nominee Richard Hatch, to convalesce in seclusion at a Cottage he rented for his originally planned honeymoon. Laura Pennington, a shy plain nurse is hired on to care for Oliver. The two begin developing feelings for each other and ultimately fall in love. After they marry, they discover the enchantment of the cottage has the power to transform.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $881K worldwide on a $20K budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 37K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joseph Henson

  • Rene AbelarMarine
  • John McCool BowersMajor Hillgrove
  • Tarika BrandtMrs. Minnett
  • Richard HatchMr. Bradshaw
  • Paul D. MastersonOliver Bradshaw
  • Sarah NavratilLaura Pennington
  • Sam NisbettTom Minnett
  • Steven ReyesMarine
  • Sandra RiceSusan Layton