Vera Drake 2004
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatAbortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Vera Drake
as Stan
as Susan Wells
as Sid
as Reg
as Ethel
as Lily
as Frank
as Joyce
as Mrs. Wells
Director:
Writer:
Mike Leigh
Stars:
Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Sally Hawkins, Daniel Mays, Eddie Marsan, Alex Kelly, Ruth Sheen, Adrian Scarborough, Heather Craney, Lesley Manville,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2004 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
125 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Vera Drake
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Vera Drake
as Stan
as Susan Wells
as Sid
as Reg
as Ethel
as Lily
as Frank
as Joyce
as Mrs. Wells
as Mr. Wells
as Ivy
as George
as Nellie
as Det. Inspector Webster
as Det. Sergeant Vickers
as WPC Best
as Judge
as Kenny
as Ronny
as Jessie Barnes
as Pamela Barnes
as Vera's Mother
as Sid's Customer
as Mr. Walsh
as Mrs. Fowler
as David
as Very Young Woman
as Mother of Seven
as Sick Husband
as Psychiatrist
as Susan's Confidante
as Cynical Lady
as Cynical Lady
as Married Woman
as Private Doctor
as Prison Officer
as Magistrate
as Mr. Lewis
as Police Constable
as Ruffian
as Very Young Man
as Jamaican Girl
as Child
as Child
as Child
as Dance Hall Girl
as Peggy
as Nurse Willoughby
as Sister Beecher
as Station Sergeant
as Station Constable
as Magistrate's Clerk
as Prosecution Barrister
as Defence Barrister
as Prisoner
as Prisoner
as Nurse
as Court Reporter (uncredited)
as Policeman in Court (uncredited)
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