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Film · 2004

Vera Drake

Directed by Mike Leigh · starring Helen Coker, Heather Craney and Imelda Staunton

  • 2 h 5 min
  • 12
  • Crime · Drama
  • UK
  • Released in the UK 6 February 2005
  • 8.5 Users3 votes
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Synopsis

Living in England in the 1950s, Vera Drake is a selfless woman completely devoted to her working-class family. A natural-born caregiver, she also spends time caring for her sick neighbor and elderly mother. And although the practice is illegal, she also secretly helps desperate women induce miscarriages for unwanted pregnancies. Vera does not see herself as a criminal, however; she is simply helping women in medical need, and she always does so with a smile and kind words of encouragement. But when the authorities finally discover what she has been doing, Vera's world and family life begin to unravel rapidly.

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Runtime
125 min2 hours and 5 minutes
Budget
$11mNew Line Cinema
Rating
12Suitable for 12 years and over
How long is Vera Drake?
2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Vera Drake released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 6 February 2005.
Who directed Vera Drake?
Mike Leigh.
Who is in Vera Drake?
It stars Helen Coker, Heather Craney, Imelda Staunton and Richard Graham.
Where can I watch Vera Drake?
In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Netflix and with a channel on Prime Video.
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Cast

Full cast (30)
Director
Mike Leigh
Writers
Mike Leigh

Reviews

8.5 3 votes

Awards

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Soundtrack

All 2 songs
  1. Salut D'Amour (Liebesgruss), Op.12Rosemary Warren-Green, violin, Ian Brown, piano Spotify
  2. Calling All WorkersEric Coates Spotify

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