The Getting of Wisdom
1977, English. Directed by Bruce Beresford.
Based on the 1910 novel by Henry Handel Richardson, thought to be an account of her own schooldays at the Presbyterian Ladies College in Melbourne. A young girl, Laura Tweedle-Rambotham who grew up in the outback, and at around the age of 14, is sent off by her poor mother who has scrimped and saved for her to go to a prestigious women’s private college in Melbourne, the Presbyterian Ladies College.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 25 August 1977
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Eleanor Witcombe
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What The Getting of Wisdom is based on
The Getting of Wisdom is based on The Getting of Wisdom (1910) by Henry Handel Richardson, published by Heinemann.
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The Getting of Wisdom
By Henry Handel Richardson
Published by Heinemann
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The Getting of Wisdom runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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The Getting of Wisdom isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Getting of Wisdom?
If you liked The Getting of Wisdom, try Skin, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, Gracie.
Who directed The Getting of Wisdom?
The Getting of Wisdom (1977) was directed by Bruce Beresford and stars Susannah Fowle, Hilary Ryan, Terence Donovan.
What is The Getting of Wisdom based on?
The Getting of Wisdom is based on The Getting of Wisdom (1910) by Henry Handel Richardson, published by Heinemann.