The House of Mirth

When a woman has the beauty men admire and women envy... it is wise to tread carefully.

20002h 20m6.2(91 votes)

DramaRomance

Synopsis

In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.

The House of Mirth (2000) is a drama and romance film directed by Terence Davies. It stars Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, and Eleanor Bron. The film runs for 2 hours 20 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 91 votes.

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Director

Terence Davies

Cast

Gillian Anderson

Lily Bart

Dan Aykroyd

Augustus 'Gus' Trenor

Eleanor Bron

Mrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt

Terry Kinney

George Dorset

Anthony LaPaglia

Sim Rosedale

Laura Linney

Bertha Dorset

Jodhi May

Grace Julia Stepney

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Where can I watch The House of Mirth?

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Who stars in The House of Mirth?

The House of Mirth stars Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, Eleanor Bron, and Terry Kinney, and was directed by Terence Davies.

How long is The House of Mirth?

The House of Mirth has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes.

When did The House of Mirth come out?

The House of Mirth was released in 2000.

What genre is The House of Mirth?

The House of Mirth is a drama and romance film.

Is The House of Mirth worth watching?

The House of Mirth holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.