The Invisible Woman(2013)
“His greatest story was the one he could never tell.”
Overview
In 1857, at the height of his fame and fortune, novelist and social critic Charles Dickens meets and falls in love with teenage stage actress Nelly Ternan. As she becomes the focus of his heart and mind, as well as his muse, painful secrecy is the price both must pay.
Director
Ralph Fiennes
Studio
BBC Film
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Ralph Fiennes
as Charles Dickens
Felicity Jones
as Nelly Ternan
Joanna Scanlan
as Catherine Dickens
Kristin Scott Thomas
as Catherine Ternan
Tom Hollander
as Wilkie Collins
Michelle Fairley
as Caroline Graves
John Kavanagh
as Reverend Benham
Amanda Hale
as Fanny Ternan
Perdita Weeks
as Maria Ternan
Tom Burke
as George Wharton
Richard McCabe
as Mark Lemon
David Collings
as Governor
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2013
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
BBC Film • Headline Pictures • Magnolia Mae Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Invisible Woman?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Invisible Woman (2013).
What is The Invisible Woman about?▼
In 1857, at the height of his fame and fortune, novelist and social critic Charles Dickens meets and falls in love with teenage stage actress Nelly Ternan. As she becomes the focus of his heart and mind, as well as his muse, painful secrecy is the price both must pay.
Who directed The Invisible Woman?▼
The Invisible Woman was directed by Ralph Fiennes and released in 2013. It is a drama, history, romance film.
How long is The Invisible Woman?▼
The Invisible Woman has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in The Invisible Woman?▼
The cast of The Invisible Woman includes Ralph Fiennes as Charles Dickens, Felicity Jones as Nelly Ternan, Joanna Scanlan as Catherine Dickens, Kristin Scott Thomas as Catherine Ternan, Tom Hollander as Wilkie Collins and more.
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