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The Portrait of a Lady

The Portrait of a Lady

Oct 17, 1996
144 min
DramaRomance
5.9/ 10
248 votes

Overview

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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TMDB
5.9/10
248 votes
IMDB
6.2/10
13,058 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
48%
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Metacritic
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60/100
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Box Office$3,692,836Worldwide gross
US Box Office$3,692,836Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 5 wins & 15 nominations total

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"Based on the novel by Henry James."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

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Revenue

$3,692,836

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Propaganda FilmsPolyGram Filmed Entertainment

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