The House of Mirth
2000, English. Directed by Terence Davies.
When a woman has the beauty men admire and women envy... it is wise to tread carefully.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The House of Mirth is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Terence DaviesDirector
- Gillian AndersonLily Bart
- Dan AykroydAugustus 'Gus' Trenor
- Eleanor BronMrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt
- Terry KinneyGeorge Dorset
- Anthony LaPagliaSim Rosedale
- Laura LinneyBertha Dorset
- Jodhi MayGrace Julia Stepney
- Elizabeth McGovernMrs. Carry Fisher
- Eric StoltzLawrence Selden
- Penny DownieJudy Trenor
- Pearce QuigleyPercy Gryce
- Helen CokerEvie Van Osburgh
Details
- Released
- 13 October 2000
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Terence Davies
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $5.2M
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What The House of Mirth is based on
The House of Mirth is based on The House of Mirth, a 1905 novel by Edith Wharton.
Novel · 1905
The House of Mirth
By Edith Wharton
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The House of Mirth: quick answers
Is The House of Mirth worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The House of Mirth?
The House of Mirth runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does The House of Mirth have a post-credits scene?
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The House of Mirth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The House of Mirth yet.
Which OTT platform is The House of Mirth on?
The House of Mirth is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The House of Mirth?
If you liked The House of Mirth, try The Age of Innocence, Rebel in the Rye, Brooklyn.
Who directed The House of Mirth?
The House of Mirth (2000) was directed by Terence Davies and stars Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, Eleanor Bron.
What is The House of Mirth based on?
The House of Mirth is based on The House of Mirth, a 1905 novel by Edith Wharton.