The House of Mirth (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The House of Mirth is a 2000 romantic drama directed by Terence Davies, starring Gillian Anderson and Dan Aykroyd. It is based on The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton and Cynthia Griffin Wolff. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $5.2 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 2001. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- Terence Davies
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The House of Mirth About?
The premise of The House of Mirth without spoilers, adapted from The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton and Cynthia Griffin Wolff. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the lavish setting of Gilded Age New York, Lily Bart possesses beauty and charm, but finds them a double-edged sword. She struggles to maintain her position within the rigid social hierarchy, caught between genuine affection and the allure of wealth and status. As she pursues advantageous connections, Lily becomes entangled in a web of desire and deception, ultimately facing heartbreaking consequences when her carefully constructed world comes crashing down.
The House of Mirth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- period drama
- 1900s
- based on the novel of the same name
- co written by director
- title co written by female
- walking on a beach
- reference to blackmail
- costume drama
- bank check
- feminist movie
- historical fiction
- financial debt
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- social disgrace
- social drama
- social commentary
- star crossed lovers
- 29 year old woman
- social satire
- social manners
- frenchman
- gambler
- new york city high society
- corrupt upper class
- betrayal in last will and testament
- domestic servant
- love letters
- socialite
- moral corruption
- marriage ceremony
- marital proposal declined
- waiting for love
- false accusation
- playing bridge
- unfaithful wife
- damaged reputation
- social secretary
- suicide by overdose
- poet
- social climber
- financier
- sexual assault
- unrequited love
- framed for an extramarital affair
- laudanum addiction
- drug addiction
- social exclusion
- sleeping potion
- loan declined
- boarding house
- death of protagonist
The House of Mirth Cast
Gillian Anderson leads the cast, with Dan Aykroyd. Directed by Terence Davies.
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Director Terence Davies
The House of Mirth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The House of Mirth 78 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 7.8
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The House of Mirth Plot Summary
What happens in The House of Mirth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lily Bart Gillian Anderson is an impoverished socialite accustomed to comfort and luxury. Along with her younger cousin, Grace Stepney, she lives with her wealthy aunt, Julia Peniston, who gives Lily a small allowance. Lily admires lawyer Lawrence Selden, but he is too poor for her to seriously consider marrying. Her options are narrowed to Simon Rosedale, a rising financier, and the wealthy Percy Gryce. Lily’s friend Judy Trenor urges her to pursue Gryce, yet Lily’s heart leans toward Selden, and during a country weekend they share a kiss. Gryce, with whom Lily has already broken two appointments, leaves abruptly. Fearful for her future, a dejected Lily pours out her troubles to Judy’s husband, Gus Trenor.
Full summary
The whole story of The House of Mirth, scene by scene
The House of Mirth Box Office
The House of Mirth grossed $5.2 million worldwide. $3 million came from the US and Canada and $2.1 million (41%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.2M
- US & Canada
- $3M
- International
- $2.1M
The House of Mirth Awards & Nominations
The House of Mirth earned 2 award nominations, including Best Costume Design at the BAFTA 2001.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2001 2 nominations- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Outstanding British Film
The House of Mirth Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The House of Mirth.
How Well Do You Know The House of Mirth?
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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Who portrays the protagonist Lily Bart in the film?
Cars in The House of Mirth
1 car on screen: the unknown.
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unknown Minor role
The House of Mirth Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “La casa de la alegría” and “Haus Bellomont - Die verborgene Leidenschaft der Lily Bart”.
- Also known as
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- La casa de la alegría
- Haus Bellomont - Die verborgene Leidenschaft der Lily Bart
- Gledens hus
- Die verborgene Leidenschaft der Lily Bart
- Haus Bellomont
- La casa della gioia
- Chez les heureux du monde
- Az öröm háza
- A Casa da Felicidade
- A Essência da Paixão
- La casa de l’alegria
- 欢乐之家
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- 하우스 오브 미스
- Обитель радости
- Świat zabawy
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Movies Like The House of Mirth
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including House of Pleasures, The House of the Seven Gables and The House on 56th Street.
The House of Mirth FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The House of Mirth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The House of Mirth?
The House of Mirth runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was The House of Mirth released?
The House of Mirth was released on December 22, 2000.
Who directed The House of Mirth?
The House of Mirth was directed by Terence Davies.
More films by Terence Davies Who is in the cast of The House of Mirth?
The House of Mirth stars Gillian Anderson and Dan Aykroyd.
How much did The House of Mirth make at the box office?
The House of Mirth grossed $5.2 million worldwide ($3 million domestic, $2.1 million international).
How is The House of Mirth rated?
The House of Mirth has 78 on Metacritic.
Is The House of Mirth based on a book?
Yes. The House of Mirth is adapted from The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton and Cynthia Griffin Wolff.
Was The House of Mirth nominated for any awards?
The House of Mirth received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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