The Invisible Woman
2013 · Movie · R · 111 min · ★ 5.9 · 75% critics
In 1857, a famous novelist and social critic becomes drawn to a young stage actress, beginning a love that comes with heavy secrecy. As their bond deepens, the relationship is shaped by longing, constraint, and the cost of keeping it hidden.
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Details
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-12-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (212 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy The Invisible Woman if you’re drawn to subtle Victorian romances and richly detailed drama; Not for you if you want a fast, straightforward plot or clear narrative flow, or if you disliked similar period titles like Ammonite or The Edge of Love.
Pros: gorgeous period atmosphere; intense lead performances; heartfelt tenderness | Cons: slow or uneven pacing; confusing time shifts; difficult for some
Themes
- biography
- older man younger woman relationship
- historical romance
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 2014 · nominated
Cast & crew
Ralph Fiennes
as Charles Dickens
Felicity Jones
as Nelly Ternan
Joanna Scanlan
as Catherine Dickens
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Catherine Ternan
Tom Hollander
as Wilkie Collins
Michelle Fairley
as Caroline Graves
John Kavanagh
as Reverend Benham
Amanda Hale
as Fanny Ternan
Perdita Weeks
as Maria Ternan
Tom Burke
as George Wharton
Directed by Ralph Fiennes