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Vera Drake

  • 2004
  • R
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
28K
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Vera Drake (2004)
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Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain--a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain--a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain--a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

  • Director
    • Mike Leigh
  • Writer
    • Mike Leigh
  • Stars
    • Imelda Staunton
    • Jim Broadbent
    • Heather Craney
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    28K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mike Leigh
    • Writer
      • Mike Leigh
    • Stars
      • Imelda Staunton
      • Jim Broadbent
      • Heather Craney
    • 186User reviews
    • 136Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 41 wins & 45 nominations total

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    Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton
    • Vera
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Judge
    Heather Craney
    Heather Craney
    • Joyce
    Richard Graham
    Richard Graham
    • George
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Reg
    Anna Keaveney
    Anna Keaveney
    • Nellie
    Alex Kelly
    • Ethel
    Daniel Mays
    Daniel Mays
    • Sid
    Phil Davis
    Phil Davis
    • Stan
    Lesley Manville
    Lesley Manville
    • Mrs. Wells
    Sally Hawkins
    Sally Hawkins
    • Susan
    Simon Chandler
    Simon Chandler
    • Mr. Wells
    Sam Troughton
    Sam Troughton
    • David
    Marion Bailey
    Marion Bailey
    • Mrs. Fowler
    Sandra Voe
    • Vera's Mother
    Chris O'Dowd
    Chris O'Dowd
    • Sid's Customer
    Adrian Scarborough
    Adrian Scarborough
    • Frank
    Sinead Matthews
    Sinead Matthews
    • Very Young Woman
    • (as Sinéad Matthews)
    • Director
      • Mike Leigh
    • Writer
      • Mike Leigh
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    • Trivia
      Except for Imelda Staunton, none of the actors knew the film was about abortion until their characters found out.
    • Goofs
      Vera's sister-in-law Joyce says she wants a washing machine which costs "25 pounds." Until decimalization in 1971, most luxury goods, like washing machines and men's suits, were priced in guineas, not pounds (one guinea = one pound one shilling, or one pound five pence in decimal). Some stores, particularly those wishing to appeal to the middle class or aspiring to a degree of 'poshness', priced items in pounds. Throughout the 1960s most domestic items were priced in pounds, shillings, and pence. Services and professions continued to charge in guineas until much later. In the film, an abortion costs two guineas.
    • Quotes

      Reg: It don't seem fair. Look at my mom: six of us in two rooms. It's all right if you're rich, but if you can't feed them, you can't love them, can you?

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Ray/Primer/Being Julia/The Final Cut/Vera Drake/Team America: World Police (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Salut D'Amour (Liebesgruss), Op.12
      (1888)
      Written by Edward Elgar
      By permission of Schott & Co Limited, London
      Performed by Rosemary Warren-Green (violin) and Ian Brown (piano)

    User reviews186

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    8/10

    Master Class

    One observation: When the police arrive at the home of Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton) to confront her about the allegation that she has been conducting illegal abortions, she and her family are celebrating her daughter's engagement. When the cops enter the room, the camera freezes on Vera's face. Over the course of about 45 seconds in which she doesn't say a word, Staunton's face registers every possible emotion: Joy, confusion, concern, fear, disgust, anger, guilt. It's heart-racing just to watch, and it's what acting -- great acting at least -- is all about. Staunton's is the one female performance of the year not to miss. (On the men's side, check out Morgan Freeman in MILLION DOLLAR BABY.)
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    • Dec 22, 2004
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El secreto de Vera Drake
    • Filming locations
      • Cressy House, Hannibal Rd., Stepney Green, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Les Films Alain Sarde
      • UK Film Council
      • Inside Track Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,775,283
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,207
      • Oct 10, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,267,869
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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