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The Portrait of a Lady
6.0 / 10• 1996• 2h 24m•PG-13• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
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. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.
Cast & Crew
Nicole Kidman
Isabel Archer
Lead
John Malkovich
Gilbert Osmond
Barbara Hershey
Madame Serena Merle
Mary-Louise Parker
Henrietta Stackpole
Christian Bale
Edward Rosier
Shelley Winters
Mrs. Touchett
Richard E. Grant
Lord Warburton
Shelley Duvall
Countess Gemini
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jane Campion's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Portrait of a Lady is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
