The Portrait of a Lady

– Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhe..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 24 Minutes
Release Year:
1996
The Portrait of a Lady
The Portrait of a Lady (1996)

Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.

The Portrait of a Lady (1996) - Trailer

Release Date:

17 Jan 1997

Language:

English, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

The Portrait of a Lady: Blu-Ray (Special Edition)

The Portrait of a Lady: Blu-Ray (Special Edition)
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Plot:

Isabel Archer, an American heiress and free thinker travels to Europe to find herself. She tactfully rebuffs the advances of Caspar Goodwood, another American who has followed her to England. Her cousin, Ralph Touchett, wise but sickly becomes a soulmate of sorts for her. She makes an unfortunate alliance with the creepy Madame Merle who leads her to make an even more unfortunate alliance with Gilbert Osmond, a smooth but cold collector of Objets' de art who seduces her with an intense but unattainable sexuality. Isabel marries Osmond only to realize she's just another piece of art for his collection and that Madame Merle and Osmond are lovers who had hatched a diabolical scheme to take Isabel's fortune. Isabel's only comfort is the innocent daughter of Osmond, Pansy, but even that friendship is spoiled when Countess Gemini, Osmond's sister, reveals the child's true parentage. Isabel finally breaks free of Osmond and returns to Ralph's bedside, where, while breathing his last, they both realize how truly connected they are, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 13 nominations.

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Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
45%
Metacritic:
61%

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