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Wild Nights with Emily

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Molly Shannon and Susan Ziegler in Wild Nights with Emily (2018)
The poet Emily Dickinson's persona, long popularized since her death, has been that of a virginal retiring spinster - a delicate wallflower, too sensitive for this world. In this affecting comedy of manners, Molly Shannon captures the vivacious, irreverent side of Emily Dickinson that her literary executors chose to efface - most notably Emily's lifelong romantic relationship with her sister-in-law Susan.
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Dramatization of the little known side of the writer Emily Dickinson's life, in particular, her relationship with another woman.Dramatization of the little known side of the writer Emily Dickinson's life, in particular, her relationship with another woman.Dramatization of the little known side of the writer Emily Dickinson's life, in particular, her relationship with another woman.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
25,543
826
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Madeleine Olnek
    • Writer
      • Madeleine Olnek
    • Stars
      • Molly Shannon
      • Susan Ziegler
      • Amy Seimetz
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Madeleine Olnek
    • Writer
      • Madeleine Olnek
    • Stars
      • Molly Shannon
      • Susan Ziegler
      • Amy Seimetz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 12User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations

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    Molly Shannon and Brett Gelman in Wild Nights with Emily (2018)
    Molly Shannon in Wild Nights with Emily (2018)
    Molly Shannon in Wild Nights with Emily (2018)
    Molly Shannon and Susan Ziegler in Wild Nights with Emily (2018)
    Molly Shannon at an event for Wild Nights with Emily (2018)
    Wild Nights with Emily (2018)
    Molly Shannon and Susan Ziegler in Wild Nights with Emily (2018)
    Molly Shannon and Susan Ziegler in Wild Nights with Emily (2018)
    Khaliel Abdelrahim, Darren Lee Campbell, and Jack Taylor Jr. in Wild Nights with Emily (2018)
    Casper Andreas, Joel Michaely, Molly Shannon, Susan Ziegler, Brett Gelman, Amy Seimetz, Jackie Monahan, Dana Melanie, Anthony James Faure, and Sasha Frolova in Wild Nights with Emily (2018)
    Dana Melanie and Sasha Frolova - Wild Nights With Emily
    Cast and Crew attend the "Wild Nights With Emily" Premiere 2018 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Paramount Theatre on March 11, 2018 in Austin, Texas.

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    Molly Shannon
    Molly Shannon
    • Emily Dickinson
    Susan Ziegler
    Susan Ziegler
    • Susan Dickinson
    Amy Seimetz
    Amy Seimetz
    • Mabel Todd
    Brett Gelman
    Brett Gelman
    • Col. Thomas Wentworth Higginson
    Jackie Monahan
    Jackie Monahan
    • Lavina Dickinson
    Kevin Seal
    Kevin Seal
    • Austin Dickinson
    Dana Melanie
    Dana Melanie
    • Young Emily
    Sasha Frolova
    Sasha Frolova
    • Young Susan
    Lisa Haas
    Lisa Haas
    • Maggie
    Stella Chestnut
    • Mattie Dickinson
    Guinevere Turner
    Guinevere Turner
    • Elizabeth Holland
    Michael Churven
    • Josiah Holland
    Robert McCaskill
    Robert McCaskill
    • Ralph Waldo Emerson
    Lauren Modiano
    • Adult Mattie Dickinson
    Al Sutton
    • Judge Lord
    John Peña Griswold
    • Young Austin
    • (as John Griswold)
    Allison Lane
    Allison Lane
    • The Widow Kate
    Margot Kistler
    Margot Kistler
    • Young Lavinia
    • Director
      • Madeleine Olnek
    • Writer
      • Madeleine Olnek
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    • Trivia
      Originally performed as a play by the film's director, who extensively researched with support from Harvard University Press and the Guggenheim Foundation.
    • Goofs
      Historical inaccuracies and anachronisms abound throughout the film in the costumes, sets, and props, but it is not intended to be a faithful period piece. One notably accurate detail is Emily's unshaven legs in the next-to-last scene.
    • Soundtracks
      Piano Sonata No. 30 in D Major, Hob. XVI:19
      Written by Joseph Haydn

      Performed by Vadim Chaimovich

    User reviews12

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    Top review
    9/10
    Was Emily Dickinson a Lesbian?
    Wild Nights with Emily (2018) was written and directed by Madeleine Olnek.

    It stars Molly Shannon as Emily Dickinson and Susan Ziegler as her sister-in-law, Susan Gilbert Dickinson.

    The story comes to us in flashback, as narrated by Mabel Todd, portrayed by Amy Seimetz. Mabel lectures to women's groups, discussing Emily's poems and suggesting to them that Dickinson had a lesbian relationship with Susan.

    It's clear that Mabel is a scheming opportunist. However, it's considered highly possible--in the movie and in real life--that Todd is correct.

    The plot of the movie revolves almost entirely around the relationship of Emily and Susan. The film works because the actors are so good at presenting us with women in whom you can believe. It's wonderful to see two extremely talented actors bring their characters to life. (In her supporting role, Amy Seimetz does an excellent acting job as well.)

    We saw this movie as in the Little Theatre as part of Rochester's ImageOut, the LGBT Film Festival. It will work well on the small screen.

    The movie has a fairly weak IMDb rating of 7.0. However, it has been rated by less than 100 people, so it could still climb to a better position. I liked the film and highly recommend it.
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    • Oct 14, 2018

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 2022 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 艾蜜莉夜夜
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Embrem Entertainment
      • P2 Films
      • Salem Street Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $519,487
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,209
      • Apr 14, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $523,982
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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