The Portrait of a Lady
1996, English. Directed by Jane Campion.
Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Portrait of a Lady is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jane CampionDirector
- Nicole KidmanIsabel Archer
- John MalkovichGilbert Osmond
- Barbara HersheyMadame Serena Merle
- Mary-Louise ParkerHenrietta Stackpole
- Christian BaleEdward Rosier
- Shelley WintersMrs. Touchett
- Richard E. GrantLord Warburton
- Shelley DuvallCountess Gemini
- John GielgudMr. Touchett
- Viggo MortensenCaspar Goodwood
- Martin DonovanRalph Touchett
- Roger Ashton-GriffithsBob Bantling
Details
- Released
- 17 October 1996
- Country
- Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Laura Jones
- Box office
- $20M
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What The Portrait of a Lady is based on
The Portrait of a Lady is based on The Portrait of a Lady, an 1881 novel by Henry James, published by Macmillan Publishers.
Novel · 1881
The Portrait of a Lady
By Henry James
Published by Macmillan Publishers
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The Portrait of a Lady: quick answers
Is The Portrait of a Lady worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 269 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Portrait of a Lady?
The Portrait of a Lady runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does The Portrait of a Lady have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Portrait of a Lady. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Portrait of a Lady parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Portrait of a Lady is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Portrait of a Lady on?
The Portrait of a Lady is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Portrait of a Lady?
If you liked The Portrait of a Lady, try The Heiress, Anna Karenina, The Last Station.
Who directed The Portrait of a Lady?
The Portrait of a Lady (1996) was directed by Jane Campion and stars Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey.
What is The Portrait of a Lady based on?
The Portrait of a Lady is based on The Portrait of a Lady, an 1881 novel by Henry James, published by Macmillan Publishers.