Albert Nobbs

Name: Albert Nobbs
Genre: Drama
Released: 2011-12-21
Duration: 1 h 53 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Janet McTeer, Pauline Collins

2011·Movie·R·113 min·★ 6.3(539)

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“A man with a secret. A woman with a dream.”

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.

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Can I watch Albert Nobbs in United States? Yes — you can stream Albert Nobbs in United States on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

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About Albert Nobbs

Albert Nobbs is a 2011 English-language drama film directed by Rodrigo García. The cast is led by Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Taylor-Johnson. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.

Albert Nobbs was produced by Mockingbird Pictures, Trillium Productions, and Parallel Film Productions and made in United States of America and France. It was released on December 21, 2011, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.

Director: Rodrigo García
Writers: Glenn Close, John Banville, Gabriella Prekop
Release date: December 21, 2011
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America, France
Budget: $8 million
Box office: $6 million
Production: Mockingbird Pictures, Trillium Productions, Parallel Film Productions

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Albert Nobbs cast & crew

Albert Nobbs was directed by Rodrigo García and written by Glenn Close, John Banville, and Gabriella Prekop.

The cast features Glenn Close as Albert Nobbs, Mia Wasikowska as Helen Dawes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Joe Mackins, Janet McTeer as Hubert Page, Pauline Collins as Margaret Baker, and Brenda Fricker as Polly.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Brian Byrne, cinematography is by Michael McDonough, and it was produced by Julie Lynn and Glenn Close.

Is Albert Nobbs worth watching?

Albert Nobbs holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 539 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Albert Nobbs is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Albert Nobbs

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