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  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • Cineville
  • 1 h 48 m
  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • Cineville
  • 1 h 48 m

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 yo...

Directed By: Dan Ireland

Written By: Martin Donovan, Ruth Sacks, Elizabeth Taylor, Dan Ireland

  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • Cineville
  • 1 h 48 m
  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • Cineville
  • 1 h 48 m

Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 19 Critic Reviews
67
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 4 User 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 yo...

Directed By: Dan Ireland

Written By: Martin Donovan, Ruth Sacks, Elizabeth Taylor, Dan Ireland

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 19 Critic Reviews
67
68% Positive
13 Reviews
26% Mixed
5 Reviews
5% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 19 Critic Reviews
67
68% Positive
13 Reviews
26% Mixed
5 Reviews
5% Negative
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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?
By Ty Burr FULL REVIEW
83
Plowright's performance as a genteel widow in Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont is a small-scale gem, deeply felt without being in the least bit showy.
By Peter Rainer FULL REVIEW
75
The movie is a delight, in ways both expected and rare.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
70
Occasionally cloying, but the distinguished British cast (Anna Massey, Robert Lang, Georgina Hale, Millicent Martin) generates considerable gravitas.
By J.R. Jones FULL REVIEW
70
This earnest, well-observed weepy has more depth than its genteel trappings might imply.
By Mark Holcomb FULL REVIEW
50
As it is, Mrs. Palfrey seems to suggest the Claremont is located somewhere in the Twilight Zone. Where are the televisions? Where are the chain stores? Where are the immigrants? I see the buildings, but where is England?
By Carina Chocano FULL REVIEW
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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Production Company Cineville, Picture Entertainment, Claremont Films LLC, B7 Productions, Mayqueen Productions
Release Date Nov 25, 2005
Duration 1 h 48 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline Life Is Just Waiting For You To Invite It In
Website http://www.mrspalfreythemovie.com/
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Awards

Newport Beach Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Palm Springs International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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