The Portrait of a Lady 1996 · UK, USA · 144 minutes · PG-13 · Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 13 nominations. feminist film period film romantic drama Stars: Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey Director: Jane Campion Based on the Novel by Henry James. An American girl inherits a fortune and falls into a misguided relationship with a gentleman confidence artist whose true nature, including a barbed and covetous disposition, turns her life into a nightmare. Tags: crumbling marriages, social climbing 6.2 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like Based on the Novel by Henry James. An American girl inherits a fortune and falls into a misguided relationship with a gentleman confidence artist whose true nature, including a barbed and covetous disposition, turns her life into a nightmare. Tags: crumbling marriages, social climbing Watch The Portrait of a Lady trailer Starring of The Portrait of a Lady Nicole Kidman as Isabel Archer John Malkovich as Gilbert Osmond Barbara Hershey as Madame Serena Merle Mary-Louise Parker as Henrietta Stackpole Christian Bale as Edward Rosier Shelley Winters as Mrs. Touchett Richard E. Grant as Lord Warburton Shelley Duvall as Caspar Goodwood John Gielgud as Mr. Touchett Viggo Mortensen as Caspar Goodwood Martin Donovan as Ralph Touchett Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Bob Bantling Storyline of The Portrait of a Lady 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. Genre: drama, romance Theme: crumbling marriages, social climbing Mood: in a minor key Attribute: high production values Flag: adult situations, not for children, sexual situations MPA rating: PG-13 Award: Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 13 nominations. Rating of The Portrait of a Lady 6.2 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of The Portrait of a Lady Write your review or comment