Albert Nobbs
Seen it?2011 | 113 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 4 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best International Actress, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Make-up and Hair, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Original Score, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Sound. Also nominated for 3 Golden Globes, 2 SAG Awards and 5 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 8 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$6 million worldwide on a $8 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 229K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rodrigo García
- Glenn CloseAlbert Nobbs
- Mia WasikowskaHelen Dawes
- Aaron Taylor-JohnsonJoe Mackins
- Janet McTeerHubert Page
- Pauline CollinsMargaret Baker
- Brenda FrickerPolly
- Jonathan Rhys MeyersViscount Yarrell
- Brendan GleesonDr. Holloran
- Maria Doyle KennedyMary
- Antonia Campbell-HughesEmmy