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Albert Nobbs

Play trailer Poster for Albert Nobbs R,  2011,  1h 53m,  Drama/ Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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56% Tomatometer 153 Reviews 48% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
In 19th-century Ireland, painfully shy butler Albert Nobbs (Glenn Close) hides an incredible secret: He is really a she. Terrified that someone will discover her identity, Albert keeps a very low profile, until the arrival of Hubert Page (Janet McTeer) registers a sea change in Albert's life. Hubert is also secretly a woman and has managed to find a partner who helps her maintain her masquerade. Hoping to find a similar arrangement, Albert begins wooing a hotel maid (Mia Wasikowska).
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Critics Consensus

Albert Nobbs tells a worthy story with an outstanding performance at its core, even if the end result is often somewhat less than the sum of its admirable parts.

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Donald Clarke Irish Times Apr 27, 2012
2/5
Thee finished work appears fatally stranded between feminist polemic and accidental magic realism. Go to Full Review
Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard Apr 27, 2012
3/5
Here's a film that looks good, has production values to die for and an all-star cast who mostly make their mark. Go to Full Review
Peter Bradshaw Guardian Apr 26, 2012
2/5
It's a film whose unrelaxed body language screams: "Give me prizes!" Go to Full Review
Jim Ross TAKE ONE Magazine Feb 13, 2020
It is rather sad, therefore, that an interesting premise seems rather rushed and lacking storytelling skill despite some excellent central performances. Go to Full Review
Felicia Feaster Charleston City Paper Jan 17, 2020
At its core, Albert Nobbs is a portrait of a man paralyzed by solitude in this often powerful, aching portrait of the larger human condition of loneliness. Go to Full Review
Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine Jul 29, 2019
Like its protagonist, the story almost suffocates from a sense of tidy perfectionism. Go to Full Review
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Hagrid G Apr 23, 2018 a nice little thinker film with some great acting and some odd acting but worth watching for people who appreciate good films. See more
Leia S Aug 23, 2017 Albert Nobbs is nothing less than a deeply saddening but intriguing film. Glenn Close once again proves her versatility and emotional graciousness that she attacks each character with. It's an obvious movie that requires little brain power but if it strikes a nerve with You, as it did with me, then you'll appreciate what was achieved. See more
Albus W Feb 2, 2017 It's good movie to watch
Harry L Jan 8, 2017 A sweet interesting film, very unusual and touching. I'm so glad I watched it.
Poe W Jan 5, 2014 'albert nobbs' is psychotic and unhinged, and has little depth to subdue this. close fits in the title role but that seems to be all that the film relies on. See more
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Rodrigo Garcia

Director

Glenn Close

Albert Nobbs

Mia Wasikowska

Helen

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Joe

Brendan Gleeson

Dr. Holloran

Janet McTeer

Hubert Page

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Synopsis In 19th-century Ireland, painfully shy butler Albert Nobbs (Glenn Close) hides an incredible secret: He is really a she. Terrified that someone will discover her identity, Albert keeps a very low profile, until the arrival of Hubert Page (Janet McTeer) registers a sea change in Albert's life. Hubert is also secretly a woman and has managed to find a partner who helps her maintain her masquerade. Hoping to find a similar arrangement, Albert begins wooing a hotel maid (Mia Wasikowska).
Director
Rodrigo Garcia
Producer
Glenn Close, Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn, Alan Moloney
Screenwriter
Gabriella Prekop, John Banville, Glenn Close
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
September Film Distribution, Mockingbird Pictures, WestEnd Films, Parallel Film Productions Ltd.
Rating
R (Language|Brief Nudity|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 21, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 3, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$70.4K
Runtime
1h 53m
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