I Capture the Castle

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I Capture the Castle

R,

2003,

1h 51m,

Drama/

Romance

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77%

79 Reviews

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76%

5,000+ Ratings

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77%

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79 Reviews

76%

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5,000+ Ratings

After his successful first novel, James Mortmain (Bill Nighy) has been unable to write for 12 years, retreating to his decrepit family castle with his second wife, Topaz (Tara Fitzgerald), and daughters Rose (Rose Byrne) and Cassandra (Romola Garai). With the family in desperate straits, their hopes are raised by the arrival of their new neighbors, American brothers Neil (Marc Blucas) and Simon Cotton (Henry Thomas). To save the family, Rose is determined to seduce and marry the wealthy Simon.

Critics Consensus

A handsome and charming adaptation of the novel.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Jul 2, 2022

An overloaded script by Heidi Thomas defeats a fine cast that includes Bill Nighy...

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

Sep 12, 2003

3/5

It has just enough charm to be watchable.

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Bruce Westbrook

Houston Chronicle

Aug 8, 2003

A-

With eloquent dialogue but scant smoldering passions, the mushy machinations nicely nudge director Tim Fywell's gentle little film.

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Charlotte Harrison

Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies

Aug 6, 2021

This is a solid adaptation of the book, but a great 1930s-set period drama in its own right.

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James Verniere

Boston Herald

Jul 16, 2005

3.5/4

Greg Muskewitz

eFilmCritic.com

Apr 26, 2004

3/5

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Hermione S

Mar 11, 2018

I was just reading about "I Capture the Castle" and it brought back to me what a well above average film this is, based on an outstanding book. Well worth catching if you have a chance.

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Finn P

Dec 22, 2017

Never heard of this one, but it was good.

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Tim Fywell

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Romola Garai

Cassandra Mortmain

Rose Byrne

Rose Mortmain

Henry Thomas

Simon Cotton

Marc Blucas

Neil Cotton

Bill Nighy

James Mortmain

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Synopsis

After his successful first novel, James Mortmain (Bill Nighy) has been unable to write for 12 years, retreating to his decrepit family castle with his second wife, Topaz (Tara Fitzgerald), and daughters Rose (Rose Byrne) and Cassandra (Romola Garai). With the family in desperate straits, their hopes are raised by the arrival of their new neighbors, American brothers Neil (Marc Blucas) and Simon Cotton (Henry Thomas). To save the family, Rose is determined to seduce and marry the wealthy Simon.

Director: Tim Fywell
Producer: Anant Singh, David M. Thompson, David Parfitt
Screenwriter: Heidi Thomas
Distributor: IDP Distribution
Production Co: BBC, Trademark Films, Isle of Man Film
Rating: R
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 9, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.2M
Runtime: 1h 51m
Sound Mix: Surround

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