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Nell

1994Movie1 h 52 minPG-13

DramaThriller
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes60%64%

A moving, hopeful drama movie about family and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Mysterious Outsider
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Survival and Adaptation
  • Gentle Drama
  • Isolated Community
  • Empathy and Understanding
  • Unique Language
  • Resilience
  • Acceptance

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Michael Apted
Written by
William Nicholson, Mark Handley
Produced by
Jodie Foster, Renée Missel, Graham Place
Music by
Mark Isham

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Facts

December 23, 1994 · 1 h 52 min · PG-13

Released
December 23, 1994
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$31 million
Box office
$107 million
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Character Title, Fanservice, They Would Cut You Up +9

  • Character Title
  • Fanservice
  • They Would Cut You Up
  • Character Tics
  • Do Not Go Gentle
  • Deep South
  • Mr. Fanservice
  • Sinister Surveillance
  • What the Hell Is That Accent?
  • Parental Abandonment
  • Stupid Scientist
  • Rape as Drama

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Nell?"

Questions about Nell

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nell?

Prime

In the United States, Nell streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Nell worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 60).

Is Nell okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Nell 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 Nell a box office hit?

Budget$31 million
Box office$107 million

Yes: it cost about $31 million to make and earned $107 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Nell use?

Character TitleFanserviceThey Would Cut You UpCharacter TicsDo Not Go GentleDeep SouthMr. FanserviceSinister SurveillanceWhat the Hell Is That Accent?Parental AbandonmentStupid ScientistRape as Dramaand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Character Title, Fanservice, and They Would Cut You Up.