Lee

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Lee

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Released Sep 27, 2024

1h 57m

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Lee, the directorial feature from award-winning Cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate Winslet). Miller's singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century's most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler's private bathtub. Miller had a profound understanding and empathy for women and the voiceless victims of war. Her images display both the fragility and ferocity of the human experience. Above all, the film shows how Miller lived her life at full-throttle in pursuit of truth, for which she paid a huge personal price, forcing her to confront a traumatic and deeply buried secret from her childhood.

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Critics Consensus

Kate Winslet's gripping performance in the title role helps elevate Lee beyond its disappointingly conventional biopic trappings.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

Kate Winslet's very good in this. Winslet can't help but be good... Despite how good everyone is in this though, it just feels like a standard biopic to me in a lot of ways.

Nov 3, 2024

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This is a conventional biopic that is lifted by Winslet’s performance.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 3, 2024

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Winslet’s Miller is a powerhouse -- brave, difficult, tough and outraged by injustice. She’s not easy company, but her integrity is never in doubt. She’s a fascinating character in a film that eloquently does her justice.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 30, 2024

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Marissa Hill

Shade Studios

Lee is an inspiring exploration of a remarkable woman whose resilience and artistry continue to resonate, making it a compelling, nuanced portrait of someone who defied the odds to leave a legacy.

Jul 29, 2025

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

It may be a fairly conventional and formulaic biopic, but it also tells the story of a heroine in the midst of World War II, who helped spread the word about the horrors that occurred. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Jul 17, 2025

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Maxance Vincent

Film Speak

Kuras has a deep reverence for Miller’s work and essential historical documentation. When the film focuses on her change of heart, it’s one of the most searing indictments of [the normative ideal of] objectivity you’ll ever see.

Rated: B+

Jul 14, 2025

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Susan

Very powerful and especially important in todays world.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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christine w

The movie was very important in teaching our population situations where women have had to fight their way towards equality throughout history forever!! The importance of WW2 and the sickness of Hitler has to be reminded to our citizens. Our present going ons are now the same in different form. WE ARE NOT GOING BACK!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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David

Incredible movie that deserves a wider release!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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London

This movie was moving and insightful and really did a good job summing up Lees life. They had a lot to pack into two hours. If you dont know who Lee is you might find some parts to be slow but if you are interested in Lee this movie will be incredible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/24

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Grace H

It was a story that needed to be told. At times it was hard to imagine what she went through. A must see for those that like documentaries. Well done!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/15/24

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Michael

As a recounting of a fascinating and impactful life, it works well and is very memorable. It does fumble the attempt to explore Lee Miller's inner life and motivations, though.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/15/24

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Lee, the directorial feature from award-winning Cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate Winslet). Miller's singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century's most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler's private bathtub. Miller had a profound understanding and empathy for women and the voiceless victims of war. Her images display both the fragility and ferocity of the human experience. Above all, the film shows how Miller lived her life at full-throttle in pursuit of truth, for which she paid a huge personal price, forcing her to confront a traumatic and deeply buried secret from her childhood.

Director: Ellen Kuras
Producer: Kate Solomon, Kate Winslet, Troy Lum, Andrew Mason, Marie Savare, Lauren Hantz
Screenwriter: Liz Hannah, Marion Hume, John Collee
Distributor: Roadside Attractions / Vertical
Production Co: Vogue Studios, Sky Cinema, Hantz Motion Pictures, Brouhaha Entertainment, MS Partecipations S.A., Sky Originals, Rocket Science, 55 Films, Hopscotch Features, Pasaca Entertainment, Vogue Films, Pioneer Stillking Films, Juggle Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Biography, History, Drama, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 27, 2024, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.0M
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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