The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
2021, English. Directed by Will Sharpe.
The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain, whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 562 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Will SharpeDirector
- Benedict CumberbatchLouis Wain
- Claire FoyEmily Wain
- Andrea RiseboroughCaroline Wain
- Toby JonesSir William Ingram
- Sharon RooneyJosephine Wain
- Aimee Lou WoodClaire Wain
- Hayley SquiresMarie Wain
- Stacy MartinFelicie Wain
- Phoebe NichollsMrs Wain
- Adeel AkhtarDan Rider
- Asim ChaudhryHerbert Railton
- Taika WaititiMax Kase
Details
- Released
- 21 October 2021
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Simon Stephenson, Will Sharpe
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What The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is based on
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is based on a true story.
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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain: quick answers
Is The Electrical Life of Louis Wain worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 562 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Electrical Life of Louis Wain?
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The Electrical Life of Louis Wain have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Electrical Life of Louis Wain. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Electrical Life of Louis Wain on?
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Electrical Life of Louis Wain?
If you liked The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, try Wittgenstein, Richard Jewell, Victoria & Abdul.
Who directed The Electrical Life of Louis Wain?
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) was directed by Will Sharpe and stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Andrea Riseborough.
What is The Electrical Life of Louis Wain based on?
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is based on a true story.