Where to watch The Portrait of a Lady(1996)

Name: The Portrait of a Lady
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1996-10-17
Duration: 144 min
Cast: Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Christian Bale

Movie · 1996 · 2h 24m · Drama, Romance

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The Portrait of a Lady plot 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. 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.

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Release date: October 17, 1996
Runtime: 2h 24m
Genres: Drama, Romance
Directed by: Jane Campion
Country: Italy, United Kingdom, United States
TMDB rating: 5.9 / 10 · 267 votes

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Cast

Nicole KidmanIsabel Archer
John MalkovichGilbert Osmond
Barbara HersheyMadame Serena Merle
Mary-Louise ParkerHenrietta Stackpole
Christian BaleEdward Rosier
Shelley WintersMrs. Touchett
Richard E. GrantLord Warburton
Shelley DuvallCountess Gemini
John GielgudMr. Touchett
Viggo MortensenCaspar Goodwood

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In the United States, The Portrait of a Lady isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.