The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain, whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever.
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About The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is a 2021 English-language drama, history and comedy film directed by Will Sharpe. The cast is led by Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Andrea Riseborough. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain was produced by StudioCanal UK, Shoebox Films, and Film4 Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 21, 2021, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Will Sharpe
- Writers
- Simon Stephenson, Will Sharpe
- Release date
- October 21, 2021
- OTT release
- November 5, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- StudioCanal UK, Shoebox Films, Film4 Productions
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain cast & crew
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain was directed by Will Sharpe and written by Simon Stephenson and Will Sharpe.
The cast features Benedict Cumberbatch as Louis Wain, Claire Foy as Emily Wain, Andrea Riseborough as Caroline Wain, Toby Jones as Sir William Ingram, Sharon Rooney as Josephine Wain, and Aimee Lou Wood as Claire Wain.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Arthur Sharpe, cinematography is by Erik Wilson, and it was produced by Ron Halpern and Ollie Madden.
Is The Electrical Life of Louis Wain worth watching?
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 534 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and comedy, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
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It first became available to stream digitally on November 5, 2021.
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Cast of The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
Benedict Cumberbatch
Louis Wain
Claire Foy
Emily Wain
Andrea Riseborough
Caroline Wain
Toby Jones
Sir William Ingram
Sharon Rooney
Josephine Wain
Aimee Lou Wood
Claire Wain
Hayley Squires
Marie Wain
Stacy Martin
Felicie Wain
Phoebe Nicholls
Mrs Wain
Adeel Akhtar
Dan Rider
Asim Chaudhry
Herbert Railton
Taika Waititi
Max Kase
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Electrical Life of Louis Wain in United States?
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Electrical Life of Louis Wain on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Electrical Life of Louis Wain in?
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Electrical Life of Louis Wain?
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is The Electrical Life of Louis Wain rated?
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 534 ratings.
▸When did The Electrical Life of Louis Wain release on OTT?
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain became available digitally on November 5, 2021.
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