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6.0 / 10(72 votes)IMDbR20002h 10m$5.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America, France

The Golden Bowl

“From the novel by Henry James”

Synopsis

Wealthy American widower Adam Verver and his daughter Maggie live a refined life in Europe, surrounded by art. Maggie marries impoverished Italian Prince Amerigo, while Adam marries Maggie's friend Charlotte Stant. The Prince and Charlotte are having an affair, which Maggie discovers and navigates through a silent, psychological battle of wills, ultimately using her cunning to preserve her marriage and protect her father.

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The Golden Bowl (2000) Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-02

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 14, 2000

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.38x ROI)

Production Budget

$15M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$5.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.38x

-$9.2M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $15MWorldwide: $5.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
James Ivory
Screenplay & Story
Henry James, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Original Score
Richard Robbins
Original Title
The Golden Bowl
Country of Origin
United States of America, France
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 10m
Production Budget
$15M
Worldwide Gross
$5.8M
Production Studios
Merchant Ivory Productions, TF1 International

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

James Ivory

Screenplay & Story

Henry James, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Original Score & Music

Richard Robbins

Director of Photography

Tony Pierce-Roberts

Film Editing

John David Allen

Producers

Ismail Merchant, Richard Hawley, Paul Bradley

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Henry James

Department Leadership Roster

James Ivory

James Ivory

Director

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Writer

Richard Robbins

Richard Robbins

Original Music Composer

Tony Pierce-Roberts

Tony Pierce-Roberts

Director of Photography

John David Allen

Editor

Ismail Merchant

Ismail Merchant

Producer

Andrew Sanders

Production Design

John Bright

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Golden Bowl.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Golden Bowl

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Golden Bowl about?

Wealthy American widower Adam Verver and his daughter Maggie live a refined life in Europe, surrounded by art. Maggie marries impoverished Italian Prince Amerigo, while Adam marries Maggie's friend Charlotte Stant. The Prince and Charlotte are having an affair, which Maggie discovers and navigates through a silent, psychological battle of wills, ultimately using her cunning to preserve her marriage and protect her father.

Who directed The Golden Bowl?

The Golden Bowl was directed by James Ivory.

Who stars in The Golden Bowl?

The principal cast of The Golden Bowl includes Kate Beckinsale, Uma Thurman, Jeremy Northam, Nick Nolte, Anjelica Huston.

When was The Golden Bowl released and how long is it?

The Golden Bowl was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Golden Bowl?

The Golden Bowl had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $5.8M at the worldwide box office (0.38 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for The Golden Bowl?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Golden Bowl was composed by Richard Robbins.

Is The Golden Bowl based on a book or true story?

The Golden Bowl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry James".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Golden Bowl?

The Golden Bowl holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).