The Electrical Life of Louis Wain 2021

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The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain, whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever.

Benedict Cumberbatch

as Louis Wain

Claire Foy

as Emily Wain

Andrea Riseborough

as Caroline Wain

Toby Jones

as Sir William Ingram

Sharon Rooney

as Josephine Wain

Aimee Lou Wood

as Claire Wain

Hayley Squires

as Marie Wain

Stacy Martin

as Felicie Wain

Phoebe Nicholls

as Mrs Wain

Adeel Akhtar

as Dan Rider

Director:

Will Sharpe

Writer:

Simon Stephenson, Will Sharpe

Genres:

Drama,History,Comedy

Release Date:

2021 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

111 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

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.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch

as Louis Wain

Claire Foy

as Emily Wain

Andrea Riseborough

as Caroline Wain

Toby Jones

as Sir William Ingram

Sharon Rooney

as Josephine Wain

Aimee Lou Wood

as Claire Wain

Hayley Squires

as Marie Wain

Stacy Martin

as Felicie Wain

Phoebe Nicholls

as Mrs Wain

Adeel Akhtar

as Dan Rider

Asim Chaudhry

as Herbert Railton

Taika Waititi

as Max Kase

Crystal Clarke

as Alicia Simmonds

Daniel Rigby

as Bendigo

Richard Ayoade

as Henry Wood

Julian Barratt

as Dr Elphick

Dorothy Atkinson

as Mrs Du Frayne

Nick Cave

as H.G. Wells

Olivia Colman

as Narrator

Fehinti Balogun

as Praga

Jamie Demetriou

as Woodville Jr.

Sophia Di Martino

as Judith

Siobhán McSweeney

as Dr Cooke

Stewart Scudamore

as Dr Quantock

Simon Munnery

as Jem Mace

James Eeles

as Train Attendant

Olivier Richters

as Journeyman Boxer

Indica Watson

as Young Felicie Wain

Dorothy Atkinson

as Mrs. DuFrayne

Kiki May

as Paper Girl (1891)

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