The Iron Lady
Seen it?2011 | 105 min | History, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention and it made about 9 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 history buffs. If you loved Amadeus or The Aviator, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama. Won 2 BAFTAs: 65th British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress, 65th British Academy Film Awards: Best Makeup and Hair. Also nominated for 1 SAG Award and 2 more BAFTAs. Plus 10 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$116 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 198K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Phyllida Lloyd
- Meryl StreepMargaret Thatcher
- Jim BroadbentDenis Thatcher
- Olivia ColmanCarol Thatcher
- Roger AllamGordon Reece
- Susan BrownJune
- Nick DunningJim Prior
- Nicholas FarrellAirey Neave
- Iain GlenAlfred Roberts
- Richard E. GrantMichael Heseltine
- Anthony Stewart HeadGeoffrey Howe