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The House of Mirth

  • 2000
  • PG
  • 2h 15m
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7.0/10
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Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, Eric Stoltz, and Laura Linney in The House of Mirth (2000)
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A woman risks losing her chance of happiness with the only man she has ever loved.A woman risks losing her chance of happiness with the only man she has ever loved.A woman risks losing her chance of happiness with the only man she has ever loved.

  • Director
    • Terence Davies
  • Writers
    • Edith Wharton
    • Terence Davies
  • Stars
    • Gillian Anderson
    • Dan Aykroyd
    • Eleanor Bron
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    7.8K
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    • Director
      • Terence Davies
    • Writers
      • Edith Wharton
      • Terence Davies
    • Stars
      • Gillian Anderson
      • Dan Aykroyd
      • Eleanor Bron
    • 181User reviews
    • 94Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 6 wins & 29 nominations total

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    Lily & Gus
    Gillian Anderson stars as Lily Bart
    Gillian Anderson stars as Lily Bart
    Gillian Anderson stars as Lily Bart
    Gillian Anderson stars as Lily Bart
    Gillian Anderson stars as Lily Bart
    Gus, Sim & Lily
    Elizabeth McGovern stars as Mrs. Carry Fisher
    Laura Linney stars as Bertha Dorset
    Lawrence & Lily
    Eric Stoltz stars as Lawrence Selden
    Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, Eric Stoltz, Anthony LaPaglia, and Laura Linney in The House of Mirth (2000)

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    Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson
    • Lily Bart
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Augustus 'Gus' Trenor
    Eleanor Bron
    Eleanor Bron
    • Mrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt
    Terry Kinney
    Terry Kinney
    • George Dorset
    Anthony LaPaglia
    Anthony LaPaglia
    • Sim Rosedale
    • (as Anthony Lapaglia)
    Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    • Bertha Dorset
    Jodhi May
    Jodhi May
    • Grace Julia Stepney
    Elizabeth McGovern
    Elizabeth McGovern
    • Mrs. Carry Fisher
    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Lawrence Selden
    Penny Downie
    Penny Downie
    • Judy Trenor
    Pearce Quigley
    Pearce Quigley
    • Percy Gryce
    Helen Coker
    Helen Coker
    • Evie Van Osburgh
    Mary MacLeod
    Mary MacLeod
    • Mrs. Haffen
    • (as Mary Macleod)
    Paul Venables
    • Jack Stepney
    Serena Gordon
    • Gwen Stepney
    Lorelei King
    Lorelei King
    • Mrs. Hatch
    Linda Marlowe
    Linda Marlowe
    • Madame Regina
    Anne Marie Timoney
    • Miss Haines
    • Director
      • Terence Davies
    • Writers
      • Edith Wharton
      • Terence Davies
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Edith Wharton named the source novel after a passage from Ecclesiastes 7:4, "The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth."
    • Goofs
      The film, which takes place during 1905-07, depicts several characters attending a performance of the opera "Cosi fan tutte" - but that opera was first performed in New York in 1922.
    • Quotes

      Lily Bart: Why is it when we meet we always play this elaborate game?

    • Crazy credits
      Thanks to the staff of Kelvingrove Museum, the Lord Provost and staff at Glasgow City Chambers, residents of Kersland Street, all the staff at the Arthouse Hotel, Glasgow, and the Earls of Wemyss and March and Lady Wemyss.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Hannibal/Saving Silverman/In the Mood for Love (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Oboe Concerto in D Minor: Slow Movement
      Composed by Alessandro Marcello

      Performed by Ferenc Erkel Chamber Orchestra

      Courtesy of Naxos Recordings

    User reviews181

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    9/10
    Absolutely Riveting
    I'm not sure how this movie could get a bad review. Of course, there are those people who find its pace too slow. However, one must realize that this is a period drama; it's not meant to be an action-packed suspense thriller. Everything is subtle, but it is so beautifully prepared, thought out, and executed by all.

    1. Were it for nothing else, the technical aspects of this film would have kept me watching until the very end. The music was perfectly placed to rise and fall with the internal emotions of the characters - especially Lily and Lawrence - and to express the turmoil of the social downfall of Lily. On top of that, you have phenomenal costumes and set with the most lavish colors. Lastly, and possibly what I found most fascinating about the film, was the lighting. it always seemed just bright enough or just dark enough to reflect the romance or dreariness. In addition, there is just not denying that the way the light fell upon Gillian Anderson in every, single scene is something I have never seen before.

    2. The all-star cast! Gillian Anderson. Eric Stolz. Laura Linney. Anthony LaPaglia. Dan Akroyd. Do I have to go on? I can almost guarantee that you'll find yourself, at one point or another, yelling at the screen. These characters are so manipulative and deceitful and malicious. And Lily is so naive and just won't accept love when it's given!! I think the best thing about the cast and performances in this film is that watching the film and listening to it are 2 completely opposite experiences. The actors convey one thing with their faces and another with their voices; it's pure talent. I was amazed.

    3. If nothing else, this film should watched purely for Gillian Anderson. This project was so different than her 'X Files' persona - and such a success, at that. The way she uses her eyes to express 5 different emotions in a matter of seconds blew me away. Her acting and utter vulnerability was awe-inspiring.
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    • Jan 29, 2008

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 2000 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Classic FM
      • Official U.S. site presented by Sony Pictures Classics
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Keyif Evi
    • Filming locations
      • The Sixty Steps, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland, UK(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Three Rivers Production
      • Granada Film Productions
      • Arts Council of England
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,043,284
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $48,770
      • Dec 25, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,164,404
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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