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Ladies in Lavender

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
12K
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Judi Dench, Natascha McElhone, Maggie Smith, and Daniel Brühl in Ladies in Lavender (2004)
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  • Romance

Two sisters befriend a mysterious foreigner who washes up on the beach of their 1930s Cornish seaside village.Two sisters befriend a mysterious foreigner who washes up on the beach of their 1930s Cornish seaside village.Two sisters befriend a mysterious foreigner who washes up on the beach of their 1930s Cornish seaside village.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Charles Dance
  • Writers
    • William J. Locke(short story)
    • Charles Dance
  • Stars
    • Judi Dench
    • Maggie Smith
    • Daniel Brühl
Top credits
  • Director
    • Charles Dance
  • Writers
    • William J. Locke(short story)
    • Charles Dance
  • Stars
    • Judi Dench
    • Maggie Smith
    • Daniel Brühl
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 136User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Judi Dench and Maggie Smith at an event for Ladies in Lavender (2004)
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    Judi Dench
    Judi Dench
    • Ursulaas Ursula
    Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith
    • Janetas Janet
    Daniel Brühl
    Daniel Brühl
    • Andreaas Andrea
    Freddie Jones
    Freddie Jones
    • Jan Penderedas Jan Pendered
    Gregor Henderson-Begg
    • Luke Penderedas Luke Pendered
    Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes
    • Dorcasas Dorcas
    David Warner
    David Warner
    • Dr. Francis Meadas Dr. Francis Mead
    Clive Russell
    Clive Russell
    • Adam Penruddockeas Adam Penruddocke
    Richard Pears
    Richard Pears
    • Barryas Barry
    Natascha McElhone
    Natascha McElhone
    • Olga Daniloffas Olga Daniloff
    Iain Marshall
    • Fishermanas Fisherman
    • (as Ian Marshall)
    Toby Jones
    Toby Jones
    • Hedleyas Hedley
    Trevor Ray
    • Very Old Man 1as Very Old Man 1
    John Boswall
    John Boswall
    • Very Old Man 2as Very Old Man 2
    Joanna Dickens
    • Mrs. Penderedas Mrs. Pendered
    Geoffrey Bayldon
    Geoffrey Bayldon
    • Mr. Penhaliganas Mr. Penhaligan
    Timothy Bateson
    Timothy Bateson
    • Mr. Hallettas Mr. Hallett
    Rebecca Hulbert
    • Fiancéeas Fiancée
    • Director
      • Charles Dance
    • Writers
      • William J. Locke(short story)
      • Charles Dance
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Taking place in pre-World War II England, aging sisters Ursula and Janet live peacefully in their cottage on the shore of Cornwall. One morning following a violent storm, the sisters spot from their garden a nearly-drowned man lying on the beach. They nurse him back to health and discover that he is Polish. Communicating in broken German while they teach him English, they learn his name is Andrea and that he is a particularly gifted violinist. His boat was on its way to America, where he is headed to look for a better life. It doesn't take long for them to become attached to Andrea, and they dote on him. Other townspeople, however, have their suspicions, especially when he befriends a Russian woman, Olga. —L. J.
    • suspicion
    • russian
    • violinist
    • cornwall
    • violin
    • 154 more
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    • Taglines
      • The story of two sisters who saved a stranger, and the stranger who stole their hearts.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for brief strong language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Judi Dench were performing together in a West End play when they received the scripts. They consulted each other, and decided to do the project.
    • Goofs
      Mains electricity, gas lighting and indoor flush toilets were unlikely to be present in remote village houses in 1936 Cornwall.
    • Quotes

      Andrea Marowski: [Andrea is about to leave, turns to Ursula] I walk.

      Ursula Widdington: Oh, good. Um... we have chicken for supper.

      [Andrea looks at her, not understanding]

      Ursula Widdington: Um, um...

      [she picks up Janet's German-English dictionary, but stops before opening it]

      Ursula Widdington: Oh! Uh, Hundchen zum Abendessen.

      [subtitles: Puppydog for supper]

      Andrea Marowski: [he laughs] Hundchen?

      Ursula Widdington: Hundchen, ja.

      Andrea Marowski: Das ist gut. Wiedersehen.

      [subtitles: That's good. Goodbye]

      Ursula Widdington: I'll see you later.

    • Crazy credits
      Special thanks to the people of Helston, Cornwall and the people of Cadgwith, Cornwall.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy/It's All Gone Pete Tong/Kingdom of Heaven/xXx: State of the Union/Ladies in Lavender (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Since Father Did a Broadcast on the BBC
      Written by Robert Rutherford (as Rutherford) and Elliot

      Performed by Arthur Askey with The BBC Dance Orchestra

    User reviews136

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Maggie Smith is the understated star
    This film bursts into life in a few electrifying scenes - but these scenes are perhaps muted by the general leisurely air of the whole.

    What can be said is that this film belongs to Maggie Smith: although Judi Dench has the lovelorn role of the smitten sister, it is Dame Maggie who has the wider variety of emotions, the presence, and the charisma which gives the film the energy it needs to involve the viewer. A case in point is the scene where Dame Judi has her point of emotional release - and Dame Maggie tops it with just the slightest nuance of phrase. Indeed, hers is a performance of subtlety and delicacy, so understated and insightful, that it recalls the outstanding work that she did in "The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne". If it was up to me, Dame Maggie would be right up there in contention for the Oscar and BAFTA.

    She is, of course, perfectly paired with Dame Judi, who creates a portrayal of both pathos and charm. There is such rapport between the two that it wipes away memories of the caricatures of "Tea With Mussolini" and replaces it with genuine truth and humanity. The two dames are underscored by the comic bluster of Miriam Margolyes and the suspicious lusting of David Warner.

    This is a film of emotion and elegance. If it lacks narrative drive and dynamic then it is more than made up for by the space created for the talents of the actors. It is a film which lives on in the memory - and for that we mainly have to thank the performance of Maggie Smith.
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    13
    • wiseup
    • Nov 12, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 27, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Filmax (Spain)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Polish
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Lavanta kokulu kadınlar
    • Filming locations
      • Prussia Cove, Rosudgeon, Cornwall, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • UK Film Council
      • Baker Street
      • Future Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,765,081
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $149,224
      • May 1, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,421,130
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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