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Vanity Fair

1987Show1 season16 episodes

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

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Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Diarmuid Lawrence, Michael Owen Morris
Written by
William Makepeace Thackeray, Alexander Baron
Produced by
Terrance Dicks
Music by
Nigel Hess

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 6, 1987 · December 20, 1987 · Ended

First aired
September 6, 1987
Last aired
December 20, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Vanity Fair?"

Questions about Vanity Fair

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Vanity Fair worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8).

How long does it take to watch Vanity Fair?

9 h

About 9 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 35 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1987.

Is Vanity Fair good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

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

Is Vanity Fair plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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