Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont
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Metascore
67 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics What's this?

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: This film centers around an elegant elderly lady (Mrs Palfrey) who, after being recently widowed, moves from Scotland to London to be near to her 26 year old grandson, Desmond. When Desmond fails to return any of her several phone calls, or visit her at the resident hotel she is staying (The Claremont), fate brings her together with a young writer, Ludovic Meyer, after she has an accident outside his basement flat. (Cineville)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Ty Burr
    100
    It's an altogether satisfying drama -- the sort of movie some people complain they don't make anymore. So here it is; what's your excuse?
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    The details are what matters, and thanks to a cast of all-star British elders and a mischievous sense of humor, the filmmakers bring those details to vivid life.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    60
    The unabashedly sentimental film is a juicy morsel for the great British actress Dame Joan Plowright, who endows Mrs. Palfrey with stoic charm and decency.
  4. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Toddy Burton
    30
    While the compelling Plowright competently flexes her well-trained muscle, the film's melodrama too readily evokes a Lifetime Original Movie rather than subtle sentiment.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
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  1. SusanD.
    10
    This was a wonderfully sweet movie about youth and old age coming together. I loved it.
  2. JJ
    10
    Poignant story of the beauty of human connections. Joan Plowright, as always, gave a superb performance.
  3. ScoutW.
    10
    I have always admired Joan Plowright, but this film sealed it -- she is truly amazing. Her performance brought tears to my eyes and an ache to my chest. Rupert Friend was also superb as her kind, senstiive and creative young friend. What a movie--best I've seen in a long while.… Collapse
  4. BarbaraB.
    10
    Superb acting and lovely story. It just warms your heart.

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