The Governess
1998, English. Directed by Sandra Goldbacher.
When the father of privileged Rosina da Silva violently dies, she decides to pass herself off as a gentile and finds employment with a family in faraway Scotland. Soon she and the family father, Charles, start a passionate secret affair.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Sandra GoldbacherDirector
- Minnie DriverRosina da Silva
- Tom WilkinsonMr. Charles Cavendish
- Harriet WalterMrs. Cavendish
- Jonathan Rhys MeyersHenry Cavendish
- Florence HoathClementina Cavendish
- Arlene CockburnLily Milk, the Maid
- Emma BirdRebecca
- Adam LevyBenjamin
- Countess KoulinskyiAunt Sofka
- Bruce MyersRosina's Father
- Diana BrooksRosina's Mother
- Raymond BrodyLitnoff
Details
- Released
- 31 July 1998
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Sandra Goldbacher
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How long is The Governess?
The Governess runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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Which OTT platform is The Governess on?
The Governess isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Governess?
If you liked The Governess, try Tell It to the Bees, “Wuthering Heights”, Two for the Seesaw.
Who directed The Governess?
The Governess (1998) was directed by Sandra Goldbacher and stars Minnie Driver, Tom Wilkinson, Harriet Walter.