Mr. Turner (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mr. Turner is a 2014 biographical drama directed by Mike Leigh, starring Lesley Manville, Timothy Spall and Karl Johnson. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes and earned $22.2 million worldwide. It was nominated for 4 Oscars. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 94 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. Turner About?
The premise of Mr. Turner without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film portrays the later years of the renowned painter J.M.W. Turner, depicting his growing eccentricities and the personal struggles that accompanied his artistic obsession. As his fame grows, Turner forms close, unconventional relationships with a landlady and housekeeper while grappling with questions of morality and the inevitability of death. The story explores the complexities of his creative genius and the vulnerability of the man behind the iconic paintings.
Mr. Turner Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- painting
- 1820s
- 1830s
- 1840s
- scrofula
- sketching
- sunrise
- landscape
- prism
- rented room
- london england
- landscape painter
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- queen victoria character
- character name as title
- watercolor painting
- photography
- period drama
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- painter
- reference to slavery
- fishing in river
- fishing port
- margate england
- steam railway
- skin disease
- sex standing up
- ridicule
- death of title character
- 360 degree pan
- coughing
- widow
- sunset
- pulling up skirt
- magnetism
- light
- landlady tenant relationship
- asking for a loan
- reference to st sebastian
- reference to claude lorrain
- reference to henry purcell
- reference to ludwig van beethoven
- marital separation
- estrangement
- estranged father
- canvas
- canvas painting
- father son relationship
- father son hug
- fondling
Mr. Turner Cast
Lesley Manville leads the cast, with Timothy Spall and Karl Johnson. Directed by Mike Leigh; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mike Leigh
Also Starring in Mr. Turner
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Mr. Turner Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mr. Turner 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 94 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 56%
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Metacritic 94 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 65% User score
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Mr. Turner Plot Summary
What happens in Mr. Turner from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film beautifully explores the final twenty-five years of the life of the renowned British painter, J. M. W. Turner. Deeply impacted by the passing of his father, Turner struggles with his emotions while navigating his complex relationships. Among those is Hannah Danby, his housekeeper, portrayed by Lesley Manville, who remains devoted to him despite often being taken for granted and occasionally objectified. In contrast, he finds solace in a more profound connection with Mrs. Booth, a seaside landlady who eventually becomes his companion, leading a more private life together in Chelsea until his death.
Full summary
The whole story of Mr. Turner, scene by scene
Mr. Turner Box Office
Mr. Turner grossed $22.2 million worldwide. $4 million came from the US and Canada and $18.2 million (82%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$22.2M
- US & Canada
- $4M
- International
- $18.2M
Mr. Turner Awards & Nominations
Mr. Turner was nominated for 4 Oscars. The 10 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
10 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2015 4 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Production Design
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Oscars 2015 4 nominations- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
- Nominated Production Design
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Critics' Choice 2015 2 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Costume Design
Mr. Turner Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 1 trailer, 2 teasers, 2 clips and 5 featurettes.
- Teaser OFFICIAL TV SPOT
- Teaser OFFICIAL TV SPOT 2
- Clip Entering the anti-room
- Clip The Artist Paints
How Well Do You Know Mr. Turner?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What event heavily impacts J.M.W. Turner's emotional state in the film?
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Mr. Turner FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Mr. Turner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. Turner?
Mr. Turner runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was Mr. Turner released?
Mr. Turner was released on December 19, 2014.
Who directed Mr. Turner?
Mr. Turner was directed by Mike Leigh.
More films by Mike Leigh Who is in the cast of Mr. Turner?
Mr. Turner stars Lesley Manville, Timothy Spall and Karl Johnson, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Mr. Turner make at the box office?
Mr. Turner grossed $22.2 million worldwide ($4 million domestic, $18.2 million international).
How is Mr. Turner rated?
Mr. Turner has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 94 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Was Mr. Turner nominated for any awards?
Mr. Turner received 10 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Mr. Turner have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. Turner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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