Enid (2009): Cast
Enid is a 2009 historical drama directed by James Hawes, starring Helena Bonham Carter as Enid Blyton, Lisa Diveney and Joseph Millson. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- James Hawes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Carnival Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Enid About?
The premise of Enid without spoilers.
It reveals the untold story of Enid Blyton, offering a poignant biography of the prolific 20th‑century author whose adventure books captivated generations of children. While her works achieved worldwide fame and commercial success, the film also explores the personal hardships and inner turmoil that shadowed her remarkable career.
Enid Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- novelist
- authoress
- dysfunctional family
- bad mother
- nanny
- divorce
- editor
- publisher
- second marriage
- cheating wife
- world war two
- estranged brother
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- cheating husband
- domineering wife
- successful author
- female protagonist
- character name as title
- children's author
- england
- self absorption
- success
- family relationships
- 1950s
- 1940s
- 1920s
- 1910s
- period drama
- forename as title
- title spoken by character
Enid Cast & Characters
Helena Bonham Carter leads the cast as Enid Blyton, with Lisa Diveney as Enid (aged 19) and Joseph Millson as Hanly Blyton. Directed by James Hawes; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Hawes
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Helena Bonham Carter as Enid Blyton - Lisa Diveney as Enid (aged 19)
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Joseph Millson as Hanly Blyton - Pooky Quesnel as Theresa Blyton
Also Starring in Enid
· 19 more- Philip Wright Thomas Blyton
- James Warner Carey Blyton (aged 4)
- Matthew Macfadyen Hugh Pollock
- Denis Lawson Kenneth Waters
- Claire Rushbrook Dorothy Richards
- Douglas Reith BBC Interviewer
- Eileen O'Higgins Maid Maggie
- Gabrielle Reidy Mrs Waters
- Isabella Blake-Thomas Child at Party
- Nicholas Lumley Dr. Beresford
- Ramona Marquez Imogen
- Travis Oliver Army Officer
- Harry Taylor Chauffeur
- Sinead Michael Gillian
- Alexandra Brain Enid (aged 12)
- Samuel Hilton Hanly Blyton (aged 8)
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- Claire Carrie Betty
- Toby Manley Librarian
- Sion Davies Child at Party
More from James Hawes
More films directed by James Hawes, best-rated first: One Life, The Amateur, The Challenger Disaster and The Murder at Road Hill House.
Enid Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Enid.
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Movies Like Enid
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Edie, Edna: The Inebriate Woman and Emma.
Enid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Enid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Enid?
Enid runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Enid released?
Enid was released on November 16, 2009.
Who directed Enid?
Enid was directed by James Hawes.
More films by James Hawes Who is in the cast of Enid?
Enid stars Helena Bonham Carter as Enid Blyton, Lisa Diveney as Enid (aged 19) and Joseph Millson as Hanly Blyton, among 23 credited actors.
Does Enid have a post-credit scene?
No. Enid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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