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
Can I watch Nell in United States? Yes — you can stream Nell in United States on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Nell streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Rakuten TV | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — |
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 currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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
- Mark Handley, William Nicholson
- 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 Mark Handley and William Nicholson.
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 Jodie Foster and Renée Missel.
Is Nell worth watching?
Nell holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 565 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
In United States, you can stream Nell on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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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 streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Nell on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Nell is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸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 565 ratings.
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