In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.
Directed by Terence Davies
new york city
based on novel or book
despair
loneliness
socialite
high society
social outcast
ostracism
class discrimination
1900s
social scandal
social prejudice
exiled
suicide by poison
betrayed by a friend
Trailer
IMDB
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Letterboxd
3.7 / 5
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Cast
Gillian Anderson
Lily Bart
Dan Aykroyd
Augustus 'Gus' Trenor
Eleanor Bron
Mrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt
Terry Kinney
George Dorset
Anthony LaPaglia
Sim Rosedale
Laura Linney
Bertha Dorset
Jodhi May
Grace Julia Stepney
Elizabeth McGovern
Mrs. Carry Fisher
Eric Stoltz
Lawrence Selden
Penny Downie
Judy Trenor
Pearce Quigley
Percy Gryce
Helen Coker
Evie Van Osburgh
Crew
Terence Davies
Director
Terence Davies
Screenplay
Remi Adefarasin
Director of Photography
Pippa Cross
Executive Producer
Edith Wharton
Novel
Adrian Johnston
Music Director
Deborah Maxwell Dion
Casting Assistant
Rosalind Nashashibi
Stand In
Suzanne Smith Crowley
Casting
Nanna Mailand-Mercado
Third Assistant Director
Popular Reviews
18 reviews
Brendon
6.0★ · 05/11/26
Dan Aykroyd's a bad guy?I often have trouble connecting to the high-class costumed period pieces. I appreciate them a bunch, with their costumes, set pieces, and atmosphere being extremely inviting, and "The House of Mirth" is no exception.
The director, Terrance Davies, delivers a moody film that feels lived in. The actors do a great job at inhabiting their characters, particularly a fantastic Gillian Anderson, a villainous Dan Aykroyd, and Eric Stoltz.
The way they represent the societal expectations during this time and beyond, towards women, and how rumors can spiral someone's reputation.
Technically, this movie is fantastic, with incredibly striking cinematography, but I would be lying if I didn't say I was invested the entire time.
Dan Aykroyd's a bad guy?I often have trouble connecting to the high-class costumed period pieces. I appreciate them a bunch, with their costumes, set pieces, and atmosphere being extremely inviting, and "The House of Mirth" is no exception.
The director, Terrance Davies, delivers a moody film that feels lived in. The actors do a great job at inhabiting their characters, particularly a fantastic Gillian Anderson, a villainous Dan Aykroyd, and Eric Stoltz.
The way they represent the societal expectations during this time and beyond, towards women, and how rumors can spiral someone's reputation.
Technically, this movie is fantastic, with incredibly striking cinematography, but I would be lying if I didn't say I was invested the entire time.
adeline
10.0★ · 04/07/26
forgot i know every single word to this movie
forgot i know every single word to this movie
Alexia A.PRO
6.0★ · 03/24/26
“ I wish men would always stay away. It’s much nicer without them.” Couldn’t agree more!
“ I wish men would always stay away. It’s much nicer without them.” Couldn’t agree more!
Jeanne Carter
9.0★ · 03/01/26
“Life is too difficult…and I am an useless person” Literally me throughout my whole entire life:
“Life is too difficult…and I am an useless person” Literally me throughout my whole entire life:
elliePRO
a period drama with any sort of romance pisses me off so much that i think i need to go to therapy
a period drama with any sort of romance pisses me off so much that i think i need to go to therapy
