The Electrical Life of Louis Wain 2021
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SplatThe 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Louis Wain
as Emily Wain
as Caroline Wain
as Sir William Ingram
as Josephine Wain
as Claire Wain
as Marie Wain
as Felicie Wain
as Mrs Wain
as Dan Rider
Director:
Writer:
Simon Stephenson, Will Sharpe
Stars:
Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Andrea Riseborough, Toby Jones, Sharon Rooney, Aimee Lou Wood, Hayley Squires, Stacy Martin, Phoebe Nicholls, Adeel Akhtar,
Genres:
Drama,History,Comedy
Release Date:
2021 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
111 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
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
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Louis Wain
as Emily Wain
as Caroline Wain
as Sir William Ingram
as Josephine Wain
as Claire Wain
as Marie Wain
as Felicie Wain
as Mrs Wain
as Dan Rider
as Herbert Railton
as Max Kase
as Alicia Simmonds
as Bendigo
as Henry Wood
as Dr Elphick
as Mrs Du Frayne
as H.G. Wells
as Narrator
as Praga
as Woodville Jr.
as Judith
as Dr Cooke
as Dr Quantock
as Jem Mace
as Train Attendant
as Journeyman Boxer
as Young Felicie Wain
as Mrs. DuFrayne
as Paper Girl (1891)
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