The House of Mirth
“When a woman has the beauty men admire and women envy... it is wise to tread carefully.”
Synopsis
In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.
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25th Anniversary TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-22
Top Cast
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Gillian Anderson
Lily Bart
Dan Aykroyd
Augustus 'Gus' Trenor
Eleanor Bron
Mrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt
Terry Kinney
George Dorset
Anthony LaPaglia
Sim Rosedale
Laura Linney
Bertha Dorset
Jodhi May
Grace Julia Stepney
Elizabeth McGovern
Mrs. Carry Fisher
Eric Stoltz
Lawrence Selden
Penny Downie
Judy Trenor
Pearce Quigley
Percy Gryce
Helen Coker
Evie Van Osburgh
Mary MacLeod
Mrs. Haffen
Paul Venables
Jack Stepney
Serena Gordon
Gwen Stepney
Lorelei King
Mrs. Hatch
Linda Marlowe
Madame Regina
Anne Marie Timoney
Miss Haines
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.52x
-$4.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Davies
- Original Title
- The House of Mirth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.2M
- Production Studios
- Granada Productions, Arts Council of England, Film4 Productions, The Scottish Arts Council, The Glasgow Film Fund, Three Rivers Production, Showtime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Davies
Terence Davies, Edith Wharton
Remi Adefarasin, Chris Plevin
Michael Parker
Pippa Cross, Bob Last, Olivia Stewart
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Davies
Director
Remi Adefarasin
Director of Photography
Olivia Stewart
Producer
John Paul Docherty
Visual Effects Supervisor
Monica Howe
Costume Design
Don Taylor
Production Design
Michael Parker
Editor
Terence Davies
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House of Mirth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House of Mirth about?
In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.
Who directed The House of Mirth?
The House of Mirth was directed by Terence Davies.
Who stars in The House of Mirth?
The principal cast of The House of Mirth includes Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, Eleanor Bron, Terry Kinney, Anthony LaPaglia.
When was The House of Mirth released and how long is it?
The House of Mirth was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of The House of Mirth?
The House of Mirth had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $5.2M at the worldwide box office (0.52 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Is The House of Mirth based on a book or true story?
The House of Mirth is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edith Wharton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House of Mirth?
The House of Mirth holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).