The Passion of Ayn Rand
Seen it?1999 | 104 min | Drama, Romance, History, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office 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 and history buffs. If you loved Brooklyn or The Bridges of Madison County, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Author Ayn Rand becomes involved with a much younger and married man, to the dismay of those close to her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christopher Menaul
- Helen MirrenAyn Rand
- Eric StoltzNathaniel Branden
- Julie DelpyBarbara Branden
- Peter FondaFrank O'Connor
- Sybil DarrowCaroline
- Tom McCamusRichard
- Don McKellarAlfred
- David FerryInterviewer
- Donald CarrierDavid
- Hamish McEwanHenry