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Albert Nobbs

  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Glenn Close, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Mia Wasikowska in Albert Nobbs (2011)
Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, "Albert" meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
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Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th-century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most elegant hotel, A... Read allAlbert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th-century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most elegant hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th-century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most elegant hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.

  • Director
    • Rodrigo García
  • Writers
    • Gabriella Prekop
    • John Banville
    • Glenn Close
  • Stars
    • Glenn Close
    • Mia Wasikowska
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rodrigo García
    • Writers
      • Gabriella Prekop
      • John Banville
      • Glenn Close
    • Stars
      • Glenn Close
      • Mia Wasikowska
      • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • 118User reviews
    • 220Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 19 wins & 43 nominations total

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    Glenn Close
    Glenn Close
    • Albert Nobbs
    Mia Wasikowska
    Mia Wasikowska
    • Helen
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • Joe
    • (as Aaron Johnson)
    Antonia Campbell-Hughes
    Antonia Campbell-Hughes
    • Emmy
    • (as Antonia Campbell Hughes)
    Pauline Collins
    Pauline Collins
    • Mrs. Baker
    Maria Doyle Kennedy
    Maria Doyle Kennedy
    • Mary
    Mark Williams
    Mark Williams
    • Sean Casey
    James Greene
    James Greene
    • Patrick
    Serena Brabazon
    Serena Brabazon
    • Mrs. Moore
    Michael McElhatton
    Michael McElhatton
    • Mr. Moore
    Dolores Mullally
    • Milady
    Bonnie McCormack
    • Miss Shaw
    Phyllida Law
    Phyllida Law
    • Mrs. Cavendish
    Brendan Gleeson
    Brendan Gleeson
    • Dr. Holloran
    Kenneth Collard
    Kenneth Collard
    • Monsieur Pigot
    Judy Donovan
    Judy Donovan
    • Madame Pigot
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Viscount Yarrell
    Phoebe Waller-Bridge
    Phoebe Waller-Bridge
    • Viscountess Yarrell
    • Director
      • Rodrigo García
    • Writers
      • Gabriella Prekop
      • John Banville
      • Glenn Close
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Glenn Close not only stars as the lead character Albert, but she also co-wrote the screenplay, wrote the original song for the film and produced.
    • Goofs
      When Glenn Close is running on the beach, she falls down in a spot where it is obvious that the sand was disturbed in a previous shot or rehearsal.
    • Quotes

      Albert Nobbs: A life without decency is unbearable.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.67 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Lay Your Head Down
      Music by Brian Byrne

      Lyrics by Glenn Close

      Performed by Sinéad O'Connor

    User reviews118

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    7/10
    A Towering Close
    It was the best of times, it was the worst of times(apologies to Dickens) in this Irish drama of the affluent and the working class at the turn of he century. Glenn Close is a towering figure throughout as Albert Nobbs, a butler at an upscale hotel in Dublin. Close and Mia Wasikowska are both magnificent in this saga of gender identity. Nobbs is dressed as a man in order to work and survive in a world better suited to being a male and she is searching for who and what she should be. Her dream of opening a shop with a woman she has fallen in love with, well played by Wasikowska is deeply affecting.

    Janet McTeer and Brendan Gleeson round out a perfect ensemble cast as they are two of the best actors working today. Gleeson brings some comic relief as the resident doctor and McTeer gives a sympathetic ear and emotional support to Close.

    Sinead O'Connor sings the final song as the credits roll. The story is a sad one but due to the great cast it is a movie worth watching.
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    • billcr12
    • Feb 17, 2012

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    • Why did Glenn Close choose this role?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 22, 2012 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs
    • Filming locations
      • Iveagh Gardens, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Mockingbird Pictures
      • Trillium Productions
      • Parallel Film Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,014,696
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $696,088
      • Jan 29, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,532,259
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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