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The Lady

2011·Movie
2h 12min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

A real life story, history, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Lady legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lady worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lady rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Lady?

2 h 12 min

The Lady runs 2 h 12 min.

Is The Lady based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lady?

Critics40
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate The Lady higher (66) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Lady a box office hit?

Budget$23 million
Box office$8 million

No. It cost about $23 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 34% of its budget.

What language is The Lady in?

EnglishBurmese

It was made in English, with some Burmese. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Lady?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lady in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.