Mary Reilly
Seen it?1996 | 108 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a weak 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, middling reviews (26% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Lighthouse or Frankenstein, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A housemaid falls in love with Dr. Jekyll and his darkly mysterious counterpart, Mr. Hyde.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide on a $47 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Frears
- Julia RobertsMary Reilly
- John MalkovichDr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
- George ColeMr. Poole
- Michael GambonMary’s Father
- Glenn CloseMrs. Farraday
- Kathy StaffMrs. Kent
- Michael SheenBradshaw
- Bronagh GallagherAnnie
- Linda BassettMary's Mother
- Ciarán HindsSir Danvers Carew