Enchanted April (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Enchanted April is a 1992 drama directed by Mike Newell, starring Alfred Molina, Jim Broadbent and Miranda Richardson. It is based on The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim and Cathleen Schine. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $13.2 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 6 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Genre
- Drama
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English - Studio
- Finnkino
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What Is Enchanted April About?
The premise of Enchanted April without spoilers, adapted from The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim and Cathleen Schine. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four British women, feeling constrained by their lives, embark on an unexpected journey to a charming Italian villa. Rose, Lottie, Caroline, and Mrs. Fisher find themselves sharing the beautiful estate, and as they experience the warmth of the Italian sun and culture, they begin to shed their inhibitions. Each woman discovers a newfound sense of freedom, friendship, and ultimately, a deeper understanding of themselves and what they truly desire.
Enchanted April Cast
Alfred Molina leads the cast, with Jim Broadbent and Miranda Richardson. Directed by Mike Newell; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mike Newell
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Enchanted April Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Enchanted April 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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Enchanted April Plot Summary
What happens in Enchanted April from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Following the shadow of World War I, two women who hardly know each other find themselves drawn into a shared escape from domestic monotony. Rose Arbuthnot and Lotty Wilkins belong to the same ladies’ club, and a newspaper advertisement for renting a small Italian castle catches Lotty’s eye. She approaches Rose with a spontaneous idea: why not split the cost and spend a month away together? At first, Rose is wary, but the thought of a vacation without the pressures of her strained marriage begins to appeal, and they decide to advertise for two reputable ladies to share the expense.
Full summary
The whole story of Enchanted April, scene by scene
Enchanted April Box Office
Enchanted April grossed $13.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.2M
- US & Canada
- $13.2M
Enchanted April Awards & Nominations
Enchanted April won 2 awards from 6 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1993, with 2 wins from 3 nominations.
2 wins6 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1993 2 wins · 3 nominations- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Miranda Richardson
- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actress) – Joan Plowright
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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Oscars 1993 3 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Joan Plowright
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
Enchanted April Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Enchanted April.
How Well Do You Know Enchanted April?
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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Which two women decide to rent the Italian castle for a month-long escape?
Enchanted April Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Screen Two: Enchanted April” and “迷人的四月”.
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- Screen Two: Enchanted April
- 迷人的四月
- Avril enchanté
- Un incantevole aprile
- Колдовской апрель
- Verzauberter April
- Un abril encantado
- 魅せられて四月
- En förtrollad april
- Ihana huhtikuu
- אפריל הקסום
- 4월의 유혹
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- 情迷四月天
- Czarowny kwiecień
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Enchanted April FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Enchanted April, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Enchanted April?
Enchanted April runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Enchanted April released?
Enchanted April was released on July 31, 1992.
Who directed Enchanted April?
Enchanted April was directed by Mike Newell.
More films by Mike Newell Who is in the cast of Enchanted April?
Enchanted April stars Alfred Molina, Jim Broadbent and Miranda Richardson, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Enchanted April make at the box office?
Enchanted April grossed $13.2 million worldwide.
How is Enchanted April rated?
Enchanted April has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Enchanted April based on a book?
Yes. Enchanted April is adapted from The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim and Cathleen Schine.
What awards did Enchanted April win?
Enchanted April won 2 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) at the Golden Globes 1993.
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