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In 1934, seventeen-year-old Cassandra Mortmain struggles to survive in a decaying English castle. Her father is desperate to repeat the spectacular success of his first novel, but hasn't written a word for 12 years; her exquisite sister Rose can only rail against their fate; and their bohemian step-mother Topaz is a nudist, and no help at all. Salvation comes in the form of their American landlord... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 53 min. |
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| Release Date: |
July 11th, 2003 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for brief nudity. |
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| Distributors: |
Samuel Goldwyn Films, Samuel Goldwyn Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,174,139 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"We like these people, which is important...but most of all we envy them, because they negotiate their romantic perplexities with such dash and style." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"Audiences of all kinds should enjoy this movie..." more...
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B |
Film Threat, Rich Cline
"...a complex, moving tale..." more...
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B- |
Hollywood Reporter, Mark Adams
"...elegantly constructed and cast." more...
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A |
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