The Portrait of a Lady

19962h 24m5.9(266 votes)

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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 enthu…

The Portrait of a Lady (1996) is a drama and romance film directed by Jane Campion. It stars Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, and Barbara Hershey. The film runs for 2 hours 24 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 from 266 votes.

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Director

Jane Campion

Cast

Nicole Kidman

Isabel Archer

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

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Who stars in The Portrait of a Lady?

The Portrait of a Lady stars Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, and Mary-Louise Parker, and was directed by Jane Campion.

How long is The Portrait of a Lady?

The Portrait of a Lady has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes.

When did The Portrait of a Lady come out?

The Portrait of a Lady was released in 1996.

What genre is The Portrait of a Lady?

The Portrait of a Lady is a drama and romance film.

Is The Portrait of a Lady worth watching?

The Portrait of a Lady holds an average audience score of 5.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.