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Albert Nobbs

2011Movie1 h 53 minR

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic576.3
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic576.3

Summary

Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Rodrigo García
Written by
Glenn Close, John Banville, Gabriella Prekop
Produced by
Glenn Close, Julie Lynn, Alan Moloney
Music by
Brian Byrne

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Facts

December 21, 2011 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
December 21, 2011
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, France, Ireland, United Kingdom
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
49 countries

Tropes

Ambiguous Ending, Ambiguously Gay, Beta Couple +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Albert Nobbs?"

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Albert Nobbs?

Kanopy

In the United States, Albert Nobbs is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Albert Nobbs worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 57).

Is Albert Nobbs good for date night?

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

Is Albert Nobbs plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Was Albert Nobbs a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 70% of its budget.