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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

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2021 | 111 min | Drama, History, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76% 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 anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved I Swear, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain, whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    4 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 91K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Will Sharpe

  • Benedict CumberbatchLouis Wain
  • Claire FoyEmily Wain
  • Andrea RiseboroughCaroline Wain
  • Toby JonesSir William Ingram
  • Sharon RooneyJosephine Wain
  • Aimee Lou WoodClaire Wain
  • Hayley SquiresMarie Wain
  • Stacy MartinFelicie Wain
  • Phoebe NichollsMrs Wain
  • Adeel AkhtarDan Rider