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The Portrait of a Lady

1996Movie2 h 24 minPG-13

DramaRomance
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic606.4Rotten Tomatoes48%51%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic606.4Rotten Tomatoes48%51%

Summary

Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Jane Campion
Written by
Laura Jones, Henry James
Produced by
Steve Golin, Monty Montgomery
Music by
Wojciech Kilar

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Facts

October 17, 1996 · 2 h 24 min · PG-13

Released
October 17, 1996
Runtime
2 h 24 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Italy, United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$20 million
Available in
25 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Obfuscating Stupidity, Vitriolic Best Buds, Anguished Declaration of Love +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Portrait of a Lady?"

Questions about The Portrait of a Lady

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Portrait of a Lady?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Portrait of a Lady from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Portrait of a Lady worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 60).

Is The Portrait of a Lady okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Is The Portrait of a Lady good for date night?

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

Is The Portrait of a Lady plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does The Portrait of a Lady use?

Obfuscating StupidityVitriolic Best BudsAnguished Declaration of LoveBig Bad DuumvirateAbusive ParentsKissing CousinsThe Social ExpertCassandra TruthParental SubstituteI Want My Beloved to Be HappyBig Fancy HouseSnow Means Deathand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Obfuscating Stupidity, Vitriolic Best Buds, and Anguished Declaration of Love.