The Portrait of a Lady
Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| South Korea | wavve | wavve |
About The Portrait of a Lady
The Portrait of a Lady is a 1996 English-language drama and romance film directed by Jane Campion. The cast is led by Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Portrait of a Lady was produced by Propaganda Films and PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and made in Italy and United Kingdom. It was released on October 17, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jane Campion
- Writers
- Laura Jones
- Release date
- October 17, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Propaganda Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
The Portrait of a Lady cast & crew
The Portrait of a Lady was directed by Jane Campion and written by Laura Jones.
The cast features Nicole Kidman as Isabel Archer, John Malkovich as Gilbert Osmond, Barbara Hershey as Madame Serena Merle, Mary-Louise Parker as Henrietta Stackpole, Christian Bale as Edward Rosier, and Shelley Winters as Mrs. Touchett.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Wojciech Kilar, cinematography is by Stuart Dryburgh, and it was produced by Steve Golin and Monty Montgomery.
Is The Portrait of a Lady worth watching?
The Portrait of a Lady holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 257 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Portrait of a Lady is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Portrait of a Lady
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Cast of The Portrait of a Lady
Nicole Kidman
Isabel Archer
John Malkovich
Gilbert Osmond
Barbara Hershey
Madame Serena Merle
Mary-Louise Parker
Henrietta Stackpole
Christian Bale
Edward Rosier
Shelley Winters
Mrs. Touchett
Richard E. Grant
Lord Warburton
Shelley Duvall
Countess Gemini
John Gielgud
Mr. Touchett
Viggo Mortensen
Caspar Goodwood
Martin Donovan
Ralph Touchett
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Bob Bantling
The Portrait of a Lady — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Portrait of a Lady in United States?
The Portrait of a Lady 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 The Portrait of a Lady in?
The Portrait of a Lady is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Portrait of a Lady?
The Portrait of a Lady runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
▸What is The Portrait of a Lady rated?
The Portrait of a Lady is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 257 ratings.
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