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The Scandalous Lady W

2015Movie1 h 30 min

DramaTV Movie
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–50%

An intriguing, tense drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

A gripping 18th century drama details the scandalous life of Lady Seymour Worsley, who dared to leave her husband and elope with his best friend, Captain George Bisset. Lady Seymour Worsley escapes her troubled marriage only to find herself at the centre of a very public trial brought by her powerful husband Sir Richard Worsley.

Feels like

  • 18th Century Drama
  • Historical Scandal
  • Legal Intrigue
  • Social Class Critique
  • Marital Conflict
  • Female Agency
  • Period Romance
  • Courtroom Drama
  • Character Study

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Sheree Folkson
Written by
David Eldridge, Hallie Rubenhold
Produced by
Madonna Baptiste
Music by
Alexander Bălănescu

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Facts

August 17, 2015 · 1 h 30 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
August 17, 2015
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, TV Movie, Romance, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

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3 questions, like "Is The Scandalous Lady W worth watching?"

Questions about The Scandalous Lady W

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Is The Scandalous Lady W worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Scandalous Lady W good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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

Is The Scandalous Lady W plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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