

Nell
“Her heart. Her soul. Her language are a mystery... A mystery called Nell”
In a remote woodland cabin, a small town doctor discovers Nell — a beautiful young hermit woman with many secrets.
Where to watch Nell in United States
Click a service to open Nell there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Nell streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Nell
Nell is a 1994 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Michael Apted. The cast is led by Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Nell was produced by Egg Pictures and PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on December 23, 1994, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $31 million, it went on to gross $107 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Writers
- William Nicholson, Mark Handley
- Release date
- December 23, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $31 million
- Box office
- $107 million
- Production
- Egg Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Nell cast & crew
Nell was directed by Michael Apted and written by William Nicholson and Mark Handley.
The cast features Jodie Foster as Nell Kellty, Liam Neeson as Dr. Lovell, Natasha Richardson as Dr. Paula Olsen, Richard Libertini as Dr. Paley, Robin Mullins as Mary Peterson, and Nick Searcy as Sheriff Todd Peterson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Dante Spinotti, and it was produced by Renée Missel and Graham Place.
Is Nell worth watching?
Nell holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 550 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Nell is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Nell
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Cast of Nell

Jodie Foster
Nell Kellty

Liam Neeson
Dr. Lovell

Natasha Richardson
Dr. Paula Olsen

Richard Libertini
Dr. Paley

Robin Mullins
Mary Peterson

Nick Searcy
Sheriff Todd Peterson

Jeremy Davies
Billy Fisher

O'Neal Compton
Don Fontana, Lovell's Attorney

Joe Inscoe
Judge

Stephanie Dawn Wood
Ruthie Lovell
Heather M. Bomba
Twin
Marianne E. Bomba
Twin
Nell — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Nell in United States?
Nell 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 Nell in?
Nell is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Nell?
Nell runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Nell rated?
Nell is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 550 ratings.











