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The House of Mirth

2000Movie2 h 20 min

DramaRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic788.0Rotten Tomatoes82%72%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about class and money and society, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

When a woman has the beauty men admire and women envy... it is wise to tread carefully.

In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.

Feels like

  • Early 20th Century New York
  • High Society
  • Social Commentary
  • Tragedy
  • Class and Wealth
  • Betrayal and Exile
  • Character Study
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Historical Drama

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Terence Davies
Written by
Terence Davies, Edith Wharton
Produced by
Olivia Stewart
Music by
Adrian Johnston

Everyone

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Facts

October 13, 2000 · 2 h 20 min · Drama, Romance

Released
October 13, 2000
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
4 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The House of Mirth?"

Questions about The House of Mirth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The House of Mirth?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, The House of Mirth streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The House of Mirth worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 78).

Is The House of Mirth good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The House of Mirth 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 The House of Mirth a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 52% of its budget.