Dolores Claiborne
“Sometimes, an accident can be an unhappy woman's best friend.”
Dolores Claiborne was accused of killing her abusive husband twenty years ago, but the court's findings were inconclusive and she was allowed to walk free. Now she has been accused of killing her employer, Vera Donovan, and this time there is a witness who can place her at the scene of the crime. Things look bad for Dolores when her daughter Selena, a successful Manhattan magazine writer, returns to cover the story.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Dolores Claiborne
Dolores Claiborne is a 1995 English-language crime, drama and mystery film directed by Taylor Hackford. The cast is led by Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judy Parfitt. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Dolores Claiborne was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on March 24, 1995, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $46 million worldwide.
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Writers
- Tony Gilroy
- Release date
- March 24, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $46 million
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Dolores Claiborne cast & crew
Dolores Claiborne was directed by Taylor Hackford and written by Tony Gilroy.
The cast features Kathy Bates as Dolores Claiborne, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Selena St. George, Judy Parfitt as Vera Donovan, Christopher Plummer as John Mackey, David Strathairn as Joe St. George, and Eric Bogosian as Peter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Gabriel Beristain, and it was produced by Taylor Hackford and Charles Mulvehill.
Is Dolores Claiborne worth watching?
Dolores Claiborne holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 879 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Dolores Claiborne is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Dolores Claiborne
Kathy Bates
Dolores Claiborne
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Selena St. George
Judy Parfitt
Vera Donovan
Christopher Plummer
John Mackey
David Strathairn
Joe St. George
Eric Bogosian
Peter
John C. Reilly
Const. Frank Stamshaw
Ellen Muth
Young Selena
Bob Gunton
Mr. Pease
Roy Cooper
Magistrate
Wayne Robson
Sammy Marchant
Ruth Marshall
Secretary
Dolores Claiborne — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dolores Claiborne in United States?
Dolores Claiborne is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Dolores Claiborne in?
Dolores Claiborne is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dolores Claiborne?
Dolores Claiborne runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
▸What is Dolores Claiborne rated?
Dolores Claiborne is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 879 ratings.
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