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  • The White Countess
  • Opened December 21, 2005 | Runtime:2 hr. 18 min.
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  • PG-13
    some violent images and thematic elements
  • The White Countess is the story of a blind, former diplomat of the United States who strikes up an unusual relationship with a Russian refugee who works odd jobs - including prostitution and driving a taxi - to support members of her dead Read More
  • Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Natasha Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave, Hiroyuki Sanada
  • Director: James Ivory
  • Genres: Romantic Drama, Period Film, Drama, Romance

The White Countess Critic Reviews

Metascore®60 out of 100 | Generally favorable reviews

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 88
    Chicago Tribune | Michael Wilmington

    It's a very classy, finely made film, and, as one watches it -- particularly...

  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    I don't think it's too much of a stretch to say that this oasis of romance...

  • 75
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    The film takes a long time to unfold, and some scenes feel inert. But...

  • 75
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    Fiennes and Richardson make this film work with the quiet strangeness of their...

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Average Rating = 3 out of 5
Metascore®:
60 out of 100 Generally favorable reviews

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