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The Governess

The Governess

When the father of privileged Rosina da Silva violently dies, she decides to pass herself off as a gentile and finds employment with a family in faraway Scotland. Soon she and the family father, Charles, start a passionate secret affair.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Governess
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1998-07-31
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Rating: 5.9/10 (26 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: British Screen Productions, Arts Council of England, BBC
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0595
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver

as Rosina da Silva

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

as Mr. Charles Cavendish

Harriet Walter

Harriet Walter

as Mrs. Cavendish

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

as Henry Cavendish

Florence Hoath

Florence Hoath

as Clementina Cavendish

Arlene Cockburn

Arlene Cockburn

as Lily Milk, the Maid

Emma Bird

Emma Bird

as Rebecca

Adam Levy

Adam Levy

as Benjamin

Countess Koulinskyi

Countess Koulinskyi

as Aunt Sofka

Bruce Myers

Bruce Myers

as Rosina's Father

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

scotlandloss of virginitykissingwoman directorgentile

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Governess?â–Ľ

The Governess is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1998-07-31.

Who are the main actors in The Governess?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Minnie Driver, Tom Wilkinson, Harriet Walter, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Florence Hoath, .

Where can I watch The Governess online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Governess is available.

Is The Governess based on a true story?â–Ľ

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Governess?â–Ľ

The Governess has an IMDb rating of 5.9/10 based on 26 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Governess?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Governess?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by British Screen Productions, Arts Council of England, BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Governess filmed?â–Ľ

The Governess was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Governess?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Governess is 115 minutes.

Is The Governess suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Governess?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Governess.

Does The Governess have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

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