

Albert Nobbs
2011-12-21 · 113 min · ★ 6.3
Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
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Production details
- Directors
- Rodrigo García
- Production companies
- Mockingbird Pictures, Trillium Productions, Parallel Film Productions, Chrysalis Films, Allen & Associates, WestEnd Films
- Countries
- United States of America, France, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 8,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 5,634,828
Top Cast
Glenn CloseAlbert Nobbs
Mia WasikowskaHelen Dawes
Aaron Taylor-JohnsonJoe Mackins
Janet McTeerHubert Page
Pauline CollinsMargaret Baker
Brenda FrickerPolly
Jonathan Rhys MeyersViscount Yarrell
Brendan GleesonDr. Holloran
Maria Doyle KennedyMary
Antonia Campbell-HughesEmmy
Mark WilliamsSean Casey
James GreenePatrick
Bronagh GallagherCathleen
John LightMr. Smythe-Willard
Serena BrabazonMrs. Moore
Michael McElhattonMr. Moore
Phyllida LawMrs. Cavendish
Kenneth CollardMonsieur PigotTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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