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Effie Gray

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In Victorian England, the virginal wife (Dakota Fanning) of critic John Ruskin (Greg Wise) seeks an annulment of their marriage so that she can marry his protege, Everett Millais (Tom Sturridge).
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Critics Consensus

Effie Gray benefits from its strong cast, elevating a period drama that doesn't strike quite as many narrative sparks as it could.

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Ed Potton The Times (UK) 04/19/2021
1/5
It feels like lockdown in 19th-century fancy dress. Go to Full Review
Wesley Morris Grantland 04/09/2015
It's deadly dull, clogged with all kinds of string and piano music and sunk by a perplexingly lifeless performance by Dakota Fanning as Gray. Go to Full Review
Bilge Ebiri New York Magazine/Vulture 04/05/2015
Fanning's controlled presence is ideal for a tale of Victorian repression. But as the film becomes one of quiet liberation, it needs more than her cool reserve. Go to Full Review
Katie Hogan FILMHOUNDS Magazine 04/23/2021
2/5
Despite the excellent cast, they cannot make this fascinating story interesting to watch. Go to Full Review
Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 04/15/2021
3.5/5
This is a beautifully rendered film with oodles of character. Go to Full Review
Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens 12/08/2019
A beautifully crafted film filled with a haunting stillness and melancholy touched with moments of humor... Effie Gray speaks to the heart and pays soft homage to the woman whose life we see unfold. Go to Full Review
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Katie J @kjokjo Oct 16 The costumes had me literally on my knees See more Stephen C @bob25009 Sep 30 Based on a true story in 1 hour and 48 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Thematic and Sexual Content and Some Nudity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more liz R 01/27/2024 Atmospheric and brooding drama telling the true story of Effie Gray's marriage to John Ruskin. Amazing cast and thought-provoking story. See more Bonnie M 06/25/2023 Very depressing and really thought Effie and Everett would get together. Didn't like the ending, Wasted movie night. See more Kim H 10/08/2022 I don't understand the very low ratings and comments about how boring and slow the movie is. My guess is that these reviewers watch fast-paced movies that focus on action and constant scene changes rather than the story. This movie tells a story. Viewers need to pay attention, listen to the dialogue, and think. See more shelly l 09/27/2022 This movie was VERY slow moving. The worst part about it is that after all of that long drawn out waiting, the ending leaves you completely unsatisfied. The acting was good. It was just that the script moved too slow and the storyline needed a lot of work to be interesting. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In Victorian England, the virginal wife (Dakota Fanning) of critic John Ruskin (Greg Wise) seeks an annulment of their marriage so that she can marry his protege, Everett Millais (Tom Sturridge).
Director
Richard Laxton
Producer
Andreas Roald, Donald Rosenfeld
Screenwriter
Emma Thompson
Distributor
Adopt Films
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic and Sexual Content|Some Nudity)
Genre
Biography, History, Drama, Romance
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 3, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 19, 2016
Runtime
1h 48m
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