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The Invisible Woman

  • 2013
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  • 1h 51m
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6.1/10
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Ralph Fiennes and Felicity Jones in The Invisible Woman (2013)
At the height of his career, Charles Dickens meets a younger woman who becomes his secret lover until his death.
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At the height of his career, Charles Dickens meets a younger woman who becomes his secret lover until his death.At the height of his career, Charles Dickens meets a younger woman who becomes his secret lover until his death.At the height of his career, Charles Dickens meets a younger woman who becomes his secret lover until his death.

  • Director
    • Ralph Fiennes
  • Writers
    • Abi Morgan
    • Claire Tomalin
  • Stars
    • Ralph Fiennes
    • Felicity Jones
    • Kristin Scott Thomas
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    10K
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    • Director
      • Ralph Fiennes
    • Writers
      • Abi Morgan
      • Claire Tomalin
    • Stars
      • Ralph Fiennes
      • Felicity Jones
      • Kristin Scott Thomas
    • 69User reviews
    • 117Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 7 nominations total

    Videos11

    International Trailer
    Trailer 2:13
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    U.S. Trailer
    Trailer 2:06
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    The Invisible Woman: A Profound Secret
    Clip 0:52
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    The Invisible Woman: Birthday Gift
    Clip 1:39
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    The Invisible Woman: End
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    The Invisible Woman: Nelly's Reputation
    Clip 1:07
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    The Invisible Woman: Too Generous
    Clip 0:59
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    The Invisible Woman: Much In Demand
    Clip 0:52
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    The Invisible Woman: Tabloids
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    The Invisible Woman: Tell Me A Secret
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    The Envelope Screening Series
    Featurette 4:14
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    Photos83

    Felicity Jones and John Kavanagh in The Invisible Woman (2013)
    Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas, Felicity Jones, and Perdita Weeks in The Invisible Woman (2013)
    Felicity Jones in The Invisible Woman (2013)
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    Ralph Fiennes and Kristin Scott Thomas in The Invisible Woman (2013)
    Felicity Jones in The Invisible Woman (2013)
    Ralph Fiennes and Felicity Jones in The Invisible Woman (2013)
    Felicity Jones in The Invisible Woman (2013)
    Ralph Fiennes in The Invisible Woman (2013)
    Felicity Jones in The Invisible Woman (2013)
    Felicity Jones in The Invisible Woman (2013)
    Ralph Fiennes in The Invisible Woman (2013)

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    Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes
    • Charles Dickens
    • (as Mr. Ralph Fiennes)
    Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones
    • Nelly
    • (as Ms. Felicity Jones)
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Mrs. Frances Ternan
    • (as Ms. Kirstin Scott Thomas)
    Tom Hollander
    Tom Hollander
    • Wilkie Collins
    • (as Mr. Tom Hollander)
    John Kavanagh
    John Kavanagh
    • Rev. William Benham
    • (as Mr. John Kavanagh)
    Tom Attwood
    • Mr. Lambourne
    • (as Mr. Tom Atwood)
    Susanna Hislop
    • Mary
    • (as Ms. Susanna Hislop)
    Tom Burke
    Tom Burke
    • Mr. George Wharton Robinson
    • (as Mr. Tom Burke)
    Tommy Curson-Smith
    • Geoffrey
    • (as Mr. Tommy Curson-Smith)
    David Collings
    David Collings
    • Governor
    • (as Mr. David Collings)
    Michael Marcus
    Michael Marcus
    • Charley Dickens
    • (as Mr. Michael Marcus)
    Perdita Weeks
    Perdita Weeks
    • Maria Ternan
    • (as Ms. Perdita Weeks)
    Richard McCabe
    Richard McCabe
    • Mr. Mark Lemon
    • (as Mr. Richard McCabe)
    Gabriel Vick
    • Mr. Berger
    • (as Mr. Gabriel Vick)
    Mark Dexter
    Mark Dexter
    • Mr. Augustus Egg
    • (as Mr. Mark Dexter)
    Joseph Paxton
    • Mr. Pigott
    • (as Mr. Joseph Paxton)
    Sophie Russell
    • Miss Ellen Sabine
    • (as Ms. Sophie Russell)
    Christos Lawton
    Christos Lawton
    • Mr. Evans
    • (as Mr. Christos Lawton)
    • Director
      • Ralph Fiennes
    • Writers
      • Abi Morgan
      • Claire Tomalin
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    • Trivia
      Ralph Fiennes and Felicity Jones appeared in Cemetery Junction - Das Leben und andere Ereignisse (2010), in which they played father and daughter. In a 2013 interview with Jones and Fiennes on National Public Radio, Jones said that it was "weird" and "very Freudian" to go from playing one relationship to the other, but Fiennes disagreed, saying "It's just a job. Come on."
    • Goofs
      When collecting cash for the hospital, there is an 1895 Crown coin on the plate. Charles Dickens died in 1870.
    • Quotes

      Charles Dickens: A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is a profound secret and mystery to every other.

      Nelly: Until that secret is given to another to look after. And then perhaps two human creatures may know each other.

    • Crazy credits
      The full cast list (in order of appearance) is presented in the style of a Dickens era theatre programme, with contemporary font and the performers' names preceded by "Mr." or "Ms."
    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 30 January 2014 (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Sir Roger de Coverly
      (uncredited)

      Traditional

      [Dickens dances with Nelly]

    User reviews69

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    7/10
    Beautifully Photographed and Powerfully Staged, Yet Somehow Unsatisfying
    Abi Morgan's screenplay, based on Claire Tomalin's book of the same name, tells the story of Charles Dickens' (Ralph Fiennes') affair with 18-year-old Ellen ("Nelly") Ternan (Felicity Jones). The film contains some memorable visual images: both Dickens and Nelly are seen staring out of a train window, their reflections seen in the glass, suggesting imprisonment, both mental and physical. There is a recurring image of Nelly walking across the deserted beach in Margate, Kent; like Dickens she had grown fond on brisk walks, but this walk suggests that she is going nowhere fast - an apt metaphor for her love-affair with Dickens. The interiors are photographed in dark colors, with an eye for pictorial detail reminiscent of GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING (2003); they seem claustrophobic, hemming Nelly in as she tries to come to terms with her feelings. There is one memorable sequence in fellow author Wilkie Collins' (Tom Hollander's) house, where director Fiennes' camera focuses on her face as she looks wildly from side to side; she just has to run outside at any cost, in order to sustain her sanity. The film focuses relentlessly on the two protagonists; there is very little music on the soundtrack, and all we can hear in the background is the crackle of the fire, the drip of the tap, or the rustle of the trees. Through such strategies director Fiennes forces us to concentrate on the characters' feelings. Yet despite these moments of technical and visual brilliance, the film remains uncertain about its moral priorities. On the one hand Dickens is presented as a family man, perpetually concerned with doing the right thing; but he cannot escape the moral consequences of his actions. He treats his wife and family shamefully and insists at one point that he can have a lover and still sustain his public image. From then on, everything he tries to do to improve Nelly's position - buying her a new house, fixing her up with an acting job - only makes things worse. He lacks the moral strength to do the right thing, however much he protests otherwise. We are left to wonder exactly what Fiennes thinks of Dickens, as it's not clear how he is presented in the film.
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    • Release date
      • April 24, 2014 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Görünmeyen Kadın
    • Filming locations
      • 4 Princelet Street, Shoreditch, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • BBC Film
      • Headline Pictures
      • Magnolia Mae Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,234,254
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $31,948
      • Dec 29, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,986,888
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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