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Albert Nobbs

  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 1h 53m
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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.
IMDb RATING
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25K
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  • Director
    • Rodrigo García
  • Writers
    • Gabriella Prekop(screenplay)
    • John Banville(screenplay)
    • Glenn Close(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Glenn Close
    • Mia Wasikowska
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rodrigo García
  • Writers
    • Gabriella Prekop(screenplay)
    • John Banville(screenplay)
    • Glenn Close(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Glenn Close
    • Mia Wasikowska
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
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    • 111User reviews
    • 220Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 19 wins & 43 nominations total

    Videos5

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:31
    U.S. Version
    Albert Nobbs
    Trailer 1:29
    Albert Nobbs
    "Dining"
    Clip 1:45
    "Dining"
    "Business"
    Clip 1:07
    "Business"
    "Makeup"
    Featurette 1:41
    "Makeup"

    Photos58

    Glenn Close in Albert Nobbs (2011)
    Glenn Close and Mia Wasikowska in Albert Nobbs (2011)
    Mia Wasikowska in Albert Nobbs (2011)
    Glenn Close and Janet McTeer in Albert Nobbs (2011)
    Janet McTeer in Albert Nobbs (2011)
    Glenn Close and Janet McTeer in Albert Nobbs (2011)
    Glenn Close and Mia Wasikowska in Albert Nobbs (2011)
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    Glenn Close and Mia Wasikowska in Albert Nobbs (2011)
    Janet McTeer in Albert Nobbs (2011)
    Glenn Close and Rodrigo García in Albert Nobbs (2011)
    Glenn Close and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Albert Nobbs (2011)

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    Glenn Close
    Glenn Close
    • Albert Nobbsas Albert Nobbs
    Mia Wasikowska
    Mia Wasikowska
    • Helenas Helen
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • Joeas Joe
    Antonia Campbell-Hughes
    Antonia Campbell-Hughes
    • Emmyas Emmy
    Pauline Collins
    Pauline Collins
    • Mrs. Bakeras Mrs. Baker
    Maria Doyle Kennedy
    Maria Doyle Kennedy
    • Maryas Mary
    Mark Williams
    Mark Williams
    • Sean Caseyas Sean Casey
    James Greene
    James Greene
    • Patrickas Patrick
    Serena Brabazon
    Serena Brabazon
    • Mrs. Mooreas Mrs. Moore
    Michael McElhatton
    Michael McElhatton
    • Mr. Mooreas Mr. Moore
    Dolores Mullally
    • Miladyas Milady
    Bonnie McCormack
    • Miss Shawas Miss Shaw
    Phyllida Law
    Phyllida Law
    • Mrs. Cavendishas Mrs. Cavendish
    Brendan Gleeson
    Brendan Gleeson
    • Dr. Holloranas Dr. Holloran
    Kenneth Collard
    Kenneth Collard
    • Monsieur Pigotas Monsieur Pigot
    Judy Donovan
    Judy Donovan
    • Madame Pigotas Madame Pigot
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Viscount Yarrellas Viscount Yarrell
    Phoebe Waller-Bridge
    Phoebe Waller-Bridge
    • Viscountess Yarrellas Viscountess Yarrell
    • Director
      • Rodrigo García
    • Writers
      • Gabriella Prekop(screenplay)
      • John Banville(screenplay)
      • Glenn Close(screenplay)
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    Did you know

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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 reviews111

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    women's relationships
    The three movies that I've seen that Rodrigo García (son of Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez) directed deal with women's relationships: "Things You Can Tell Just By Looking at Her", "Mother and Child" and now "Albert Nobbs". In the latter, Glenn Close plays a woman posing as a man in 19th century Dublin and working as a butler in a posh hotel. When the hotel owner hires a painter named Hubert Page (Janet McTeer), Albert soon finds out Hubert's secret. From there, relationships with other staff members proliferate.

    The movie brings up several issues. Aside from Ireland's status as a British colony in the 19th century, there's the social hierarchy in the hotel, and the forbidden relationships. Albert's posing as a man is partially because of some haunting experiences, but also because women didn't have as many opportunities open to them back then. As a result of his hiding in this male persona, Albert has been hiding from himself, one might say.

    All in all, I thought that this is a very well done movie. Close looks eerily gaunt in the role, easily passing as a man, while Mia Wasikowska, playing a maid, has the perfection balance of strength and fragility. I recommend the movie. Also starring Aaron Johnson (John Lennon in "Nowhere Boy"), Pauline Collins, Brendan Gleeson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Maria Doyle Kennedy.
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    • lee_eisenberg
    • Jan 29, 2012

    FAQ2

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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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