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Vanity Fair

2004Movie2 h 21 minPG-13

DramaRomance
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic535.0Rotten Tomatoes50%50%

A moving, intriguing drama movie about history and class and money, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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All's fair in love & war.

In early 19th century England, orphaned Becky Sharp defies her poverty-stricken background and ascends the social ladder alongside her best friend.

Feels like

  • Period Drama
  • Social Climbing
  • Class Conflict
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Ambitious Protagonist
  • Adaptation
  • Historical Fiction
  • Orphan Story
  • Victorian Era

Cast

24 of 56

Crew

Directed by
Mira Nair
Written by
Julian Fellowes, William Makepeace Thackeray, Mark Skeet
Produced by
Lydia Dean Pilcher, Donna Gigliotti, Jane Frazer
Music by
Mychael Danna

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Facts

September 1, 2004 · 2 h 21 min · PG-13

Released
September 1, 2004
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, German
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$23 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
63 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Vanity Fair?"

Questions about Vanity Fair

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vanity Fair?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Vanity Fair from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Vanity Fair worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 53).

Is Vanity Fair okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Vanity Fair good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Vanity Fair plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Vanity Fair a box office flop?

Budget$23 million
Box office$16 million

Yes: it cost about $23 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 70% of its budget.