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Vera Drake

2004Movie2 h 5 minR

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic836.8Rotten Tomatoes92%84%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about history and family, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

Wife. Mother. Criminal.

Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

Feels like

  • 1950s Britain
  • Social Commentary
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Working-Class Life
  • Family Drama
  • Historical Drama
  • Bleak
  • Tragic
  • Character-Driven
  • Excellent Performances

Cast

24 of 52

Crew

Directed by
Mike Leigh
Written by
Mike Leigh
Produced by
Simon Channing Williams, Alain Sarde
Music by
Andrew Dickson

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Facts

October 22, 2004 · 2 h 5 min · R

Released
October 22, 2004
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, France
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

Anti-Hero, Artistic License – Medicine, Back-Alley Doctor +9

  • Anti-Hero
  • Artistic License – Medicine
  • Back-Alley Doctor
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Black-and-White Morality
  • Description Cut
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion
  • Grey-and-Gray Morality
  • I Have This Friend
  • Intrafamilial Class Conflict
  • Insanity Defense
  • Politically Incorrect Hero

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Vera Drake?"

Questions about Vera Drake

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vera Drake?

BFI Player

In the United States, Vera Drake streams on BFI Player. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Vera Drake worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Will I feel good after watching Vera Drake?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Vera Drake plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.