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The Portrait of a Lady (1996): movie guide
The Portrait of a Lady (1996) is a Drama, Romance running about 144 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.9/10 from 267 votes. Notable cast includes Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1996-10-17
- Runtime: 144 min
- TMDB: 5.9/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1996-10-17
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What is The Portrait of a Lady about?
Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.
Cast highlights
The Portrait of a Lady features Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Christian Bale, Shelley Winters. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1996-10-17. Runtime: 144 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (267 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Portrait of a Lady?
- The Portrait of a Lady is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is The Portrait of a Lady?
- The Portrait of a Lady runs about 144 minutes.
- Who stars in The Portrait of a Lady?
- Cast highlights include Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Christian Bale, Shelley Winters.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Portrait of a Lady?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
