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The Essex Serpent (2022): Cast

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The Essex Serpent is a 2022 drama directed by Clio Barnard, starring Claire Danes as Cora Seaborne, Tom Hiddleston and Clémence Poésy. It runs 5 hours.

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The Essex Serpent (2022) movie poster
Runtime
5h (300 min)
Director
Clio Barnard
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Essex Serpent About?

The premise of The Essex Serpent without spoilers.

After the death of her husband, London widow Cora Seaborne relocates to a quiet Essex village to probe persistent rumors of a legendary serpent. While she develops an unexpected friendship with the local vicar, a sudden tragedy erupts, and superstitious villagers blame her for drawing the creature closer.

The Essex Serpent Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • tv mini series
  • period drama
  • costume drama
  • female protagonist
  • sea dragon
  • essex
  • widow
  • pastor
  • year 1893
  • vicar
  • marshland
  • mother son relationship
+5 more
  • victorian era
  • giant monster
  • british historical setting
  • 1890s
  • 19th century
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Cast & crew

The Essex Serpent Cast & Characters

Claire Danes leads the cast as Cora Seaborne, with Tom Hiddleston as Will Ransome and Clémence Poésy as Stella Ransome. Directed by Clio Barnard; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Clio Barnard

More films directed by Clio Barnard, best-rated first: The Arbor, The Selfish Giant, Dark River and Ali & Ava.

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The Essex Serpent Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “A Serpente Do Essex” and “Эссекский змей”.

Also known as
  • A Serpente Do Essex
  • Эссекский змей
  • Az essexi kígyó
  • 디 에식스 서펀트
  • A Serpente de Essex
  • 埃塞克斯之蛇
  • Nestvůra z Essexu
  • Il serpente dell'Essex
  • La serpiente de Essex
  • Wąż z Essex
  • Змій з Ессексу
  • Die Schlange von Essex
+8 more
  • Змей в Эссексе
  • 艾塞克斯之蛇, ესექსის გველი
  • נחש אסקס
  • Змията от Есекс
  • Thuồng Luồng Xứ Essex
  • Essexi madu
  • 雅息士之蛇
  • Esekso gyvatė

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FAQ

The Essex Serpent FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Essex Serpent, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Essex Serpent?

The Essex Serpent runs 5 hours (300 minutes).

Who directed The Essex Serpent?

The Essex Serpent was directed by Clio Barnard.

More films by Clio Barnard

Who is in the cast of The Essex Serpent?

The Essex Serpent stars Claire Danes as Cora Seaborne, Tom Hiddleston as Will Ransome and Clémence Poésy as Stella Ransome, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Essex Serpent have a post-credit scene?

No. The Essex Serpent has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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