The Portrait of a Lady (1996)

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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.

Released: 1996-10-17
Genres: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 2h 24m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 5.9/10 from 266 votes

Directed by Jane Campion.

Top cast

Nicole Kidman as Isabel Archer
John Malkovich as Gilbert Osmond
Barbara Hershey as Madame Serena Merle
Mary-Louise Parker as Henrietta Stackpole
Christian Bale as Edward Rosier
Shelley Winters as Mrs. Touchett
Richard E. Grant as Lord Warburton
Shelley Duvall as Countess Gemini
John Gielgud as Mr. Touchett
Viggo Mortensen as Caspar Goodwood

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Where to watch The Portrait of a Lady

United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
India: stream on JioHotstar; rent on Amazon Video
Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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