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Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont is a 2005 comedy drama directed by Dan Ireland. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $4 million worldwide on a $750,000 budget. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
71%
worldwide gross
$4M
Metascore
67
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Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Dan Ireland
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$750K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont About?

The premise of Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A sophisticated widow, Mrs. Palfrey, moves from Scotland to London to be closer to her grandson. Feeling lonely at The Claremont hotel, she finds an unexpected connection with struggling writer Ludovic Meyer after an accidental encounter. Their unlikely friendship blossoms, offering solace and a poignant exploration of aging, isolation, and the enduring need for human connection.

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont

Directed by Dan Ireland.

From the director

More from Dan Ireland

More films directed by Dan Ireland, best-rated first: Passionada, Jolene, Living Proof and Jolene.

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Ratings

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Plot

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont Plot Summary

What happens in Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The skilled indie filmmaker Dan Ireland (known for The Whole Wide World) brings a gentle and intimate touch to a charming story about family and the art of creating one. At the heart of the narrative is Joan Plowright, who portrays Mrs. Palfrey, a dignified widow seeking a fresh start in London, hoping to ease the burden she feels she imposes on her daughter. Upon her arrival at the rather shabby Claremont Hotel, not quite reflecting the idyllic vision presented in the brochure, Mrs. P’s immediate reaction conveys a mixture of disappointment and resilience:

“Oh, dear.”

Full summary

The whole story of Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont, scene by scene

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Box office

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont Box Office & Budget

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont grossed $4 million worldwide on a $750,000 budget, 5.3 times what it cost. $1.7 million came from the US and Canada and $2.3 million (57%) from the rest of the world.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$4M

5.3× its budget

US & Canada
$1.7M
International
$2.3M
Budget
$750K
US & Canada 43% Rest of the world 57%
Videos

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont?

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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FAQ

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont?

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont released?

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont was released on November 25, 2005.

Who directed Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont?

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont was directed by Dan Ireland.

More films by Dan Ireland

How much did Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont make at the box office?

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont grossed $4 million worldwide ($1.7 million domestic, $2.3 million international) on a budget of $750,000.

How is Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont rated?

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont have a post-credit scene?

No. Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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