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Vera Drake
2004 · Movie · R · 125 min · ★ 7.2
Drama
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
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Details
- Years
- 2004
- Release date
- 2004-10-22
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 125 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (401 votes)
- Box office
- $13,267,869
- Budget
- $11,000,000
Themes
- police
- england
- pregnancy
- mother role
- women's prison
- neighbor
- female protagonist
- miscarriage
- tailor
- fingerprint
- unwanted pregnancy
- 1950s
Awards & recognition
- European Film Award — Best Actress · 2004
- Golden Lion · 2004
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Director · 2005 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 2005 · nominated
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- European Film Award — Best Film · 2004 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Actress · 2004 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · nominated
Cast & crew
Imelda Staunton
as Vera Drake
Phil Davis
as Stan
Sally Hawkins
as Susan Wells
Daniel Mays
as Sid
Eddie Marsan
as Reg
Alex Kelly
as Ethel
Ruth Sheen
as Lily
Adrian Scarborough
as Frank
Heather Craney
as Joyce
Lesley Manville
as Mrs. Wells
Directed by Mike Leigh