Carrington

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Carrington

R,

1995,

2h 2m,

Drama/

LGBTQ+

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57%

30 Reviews

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74%

2,500+ Ratings

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57%

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30 Reviews

74%

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2,500+ Ratings

In this fact-based film, painter Dora Carrington develops an intimate but extremely complex bond with writer Lytton Strachey. Though Lytton is a homosexual, he is enchanted by the mysterious Dora, and they begin a lifelong friendship that has strangely romantic undertones. Eventually, Lytton and Dora decide to live together, despite the fact that the latter has fallen in love with military man Ralph Partridge, whom she plans to marry.

David Denby

New York Magazine/Vulture

Dec 31, 2019

Even those unfamiliar with Strachey's biographies may be fascinated by Jonathan Pryce's impersonation of him in Carrington.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Feb 23, 2018

This is Hampton's impressive debut as a director; he tells his story with a tactful English reserve that allows deep feelings to find their own way to the surface. He's given a great assist from Michael Nyman's score.

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Stanley Kauffmann

The New Republic

Jan 9, 2018

We feel a tingle of anticipation that this picture is going to be handled intelligently. And it is.

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Philip French

Observer (UK)

Jun 24, 2025

Jonathan Pryce's Strachey dominates every scene he's in and steals the show.

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John Millar

Daily Record (UK)

Jun 24, 2025

You might have to search it out at more specialised cinemas. But it'll be worth the effort to see one of the year's classiest releases.

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Quentin Curtis

Independent on Sunday

Jun 24, 2025

The aesthetic of feeling and truthfulness is made to seem honourable but deluded. But there are also hints of a more forceful, engaging movie that got lost.

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Ron P

Apr 27, 2019

Christopher Hampton relates the amorous liaison of Dora Carrington and Lytton Strachey

Apr 11, 2019

Es una buena anecdota, pero no es trascendente.

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Christopher Hampton

Director

Emma Thompson

Dora Carrington

Jonathan Pryce

Lytton Strachey

Steven Waddington

Ralph Partridge

Samuel West

Gerald Brenan

Rufus Sewell

Mark Gertler

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Synopsis

In this fact-based film, painter Dora Carrington develops an intimate but extremely complex bond with writer Lytton Strachey. Though Lytton is a homosexual, he is enchanted by the mysterious Dora, and they begin a lifelong friendship that has strangely romantic undertones. Eventually, Lytton and Dora decide to live together, despite the fact that the latter has fallen in love with military man Ralph Partridge, whom she plans to marry.

Director: Christopher Hampton
Producer: Ronald Shedlo, John McGrath
Production Co: Euston Films, European Co-production Fund, Cinéa, Freeway Films, Orsans Productions, StudioCanal, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 3, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.3M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Surround

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