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The Portrait of a Lady (1996)

Directed by Jane Campion · 144 min · Drama, Romance

26.0 TOPICAL score · #3,924 of 6,776 films

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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.

The Portrait of a Lady (1996, directed by Jane Campion) has a TOPICAL score of 26.0 - ranked 3,924 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on cast and awards, and lowest on audience. It won 0 awards from 2 nominations. Critics: 48% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.9/10 critics' average · Metacritic 60. Audiences: TMDB 5.9/10 (267 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 25 languages.

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Critics28
Audience12
Awards66
Historical impact27
Lasting engagement38
Cast89
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Nicole Kidman (actor #77), John Malkovich (actor #212), Barbara Hershey (actor #312), Mary-Louise Parker (actor #1,010)

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