A Quiet Passion (2017): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Quiet Passion is a 2017 biographical drama directed by Terence Davies. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $4.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Terence Davies
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Music Box Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Quiet Passion About?
The premise of A Quiet Passion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This poignant biopic portrays the life of Emily Dickinson, brought to life by Cynthia Nixon. The film explores the reclusive poet’s private world and the complex relationships within her family. Dickinson’s inner struggles and emotional depth are expressed through her powerful and insightful poetry, which remained largely unrecognised during her lifetime. The story follows her journey as she grapples with isolation and finds solace in her creative work, ultimately revealing the enduring legacy of her verse.
The Director of A Quiet Passion
Directed by Terence Davies.
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Director Terence Davies
More from Terence Davies
More films directed by Terence Davies, best-rated first: Distant Voices, Still Lives, The Long Day Closes, The House of Mirth and Of Time and the City.
A Quiet Passion Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Quiet Passion 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 48%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 61% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
20 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.0 /5
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A Quiet Passion Plot Summary
What happens in A Quiet Passion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this touching depiction of American poet Emily Dickinson’s life, we witness her journey unfolding like a fragile tapestry, intricately woven with the threads of tradition and individuality. From her days as a spirited student to her later years characterized by isolation and introspection, Emily’s existence is deeply influenced by the restrictive norms of her upbringing in Massachusetts.
As a young adult, Emily’s rebellious spirit began to emerge when she boldly confronted Miss Mary Lyon, the stern school mistress of Mount Holyoke Female Seminary. With the swift intervention of her family, including her father (Albert), brother Austin, and sister Vinnie, she was brought back to the safety of their home in Amherst.
Full summary
The whole story of A Quiet Passion, scene by scene
A Quiet Passion Box Office
A Quiet Passion grossed $4.2 million worldwide. $1.9 million came from the US and Canada and $2.3 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.9M
- International
- $2.3M
A Quiet Passion Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer A QUIET PASSION - Trailer - In Theatres May 5th in Quebec
How Well Do You Know A Quiet Passion?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What was Emily Dickinson's primary passion that sparked her literary journey?
Cars in A Quiet Passion
10 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford F-150 and the 1982 BMW 5 E28.
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A Quiet Passion Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Historia de una pasión” and “Sessiz Bir Tutku”.
- Also known as
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- Historia de una pasión
- Sessiz Bir Tutku
- Una serena pasión
- Além das Palavras
- Émily Dickinson : L'histoire d'une passion
- Ήρεμο πάθος
- A lélek saját társat választ
- Cicha namietnosc
- Тихая страсть
- Tiha strast
- O pasiune tăcută
- Emily Dickinson : A Quiet Passion
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- Прикрита страст
- Emily Dickinson : L'histoire d'une passion
- Cicha namiętność
- Прихована пристрасть
- 조용한 열정
- 宁静的热情
- 寧靜的熱情
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A Quiet Passion FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Quiet Passion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Quiet Passion?
A Quiet Passion runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was A Quiet Passion released?
A Quiet Passion was released on April 14, 2017.
Who directed A Quiet Passion?
A Quiet Passion was directed by Terence Davies.
More films by Terence Davies How much did A Quiet Passion make at the box office?
A Quiet Passion grossed $4.2 million worldwide ($1.9 million domestic, $2.3 million international).
How is A Quiet Passion rated?
A Quiet Passion has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic, 61% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.
Does A Quiet Passion have a post-credit scene?
No. A Quiet Passion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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