Albert Nobbs
“A man with a secret. A woman with a dream.”
Synopsis
Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
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Albert Nobbs (2011) Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-23
Top Cast
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Glenn Close
Albert Nobbs
Mia Wasikowska
Helen Dawes
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Joe Mackins
Janet McTeer
Hubert Page
Pauline Collins
Margaret Baker
Brenda Fricker
Polly
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Viscount Yarrell
Brendan Gleeson
Dr. Holloran
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Mary
Antonia Campbell-Hughes
Emmy
Mark Williams
Sean Casey
James Greene
Patrick
Bronagh Gallagher
Cathleen
John Light
Mr. Smythe-Willard
Serena Brabazon
Mrs. Moore
Michael McElhatton
Mr. Moore
Dolores Mullally
Milady
Bonnie McCormack
Miss Shaw
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 17, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.7x
-$2.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodrigo García
- Screenplay & Story
- Glenn Close, John Banville, Gabriella Prekop
- Original Score
- Brian Byrne
- Original Title
- Albert Nobbs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France, Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.6M
- Production Studios
- Mockingbird Pictures, Trillium Productions, Parallel Film Productions, Chrysalis Films, Allen & Associates, WestEnd Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodrigo García
Glenn Close, John Banville, Gabriella Prekop, George Moore
Brian Byrne
Michael McDonough
Steven Weisberg
Julie Lynn, Glenn Close, Bonnie Curtis, Alan Moloney, Marcia Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Close
Screenplay
John Banville
Screenplay
Julie Lynn
Producer
Gabriella Prekop
Screenplay
Glenn Close
Producer
Rodrigo García
Director
Bonnie Curtis
Producer
Alan Moloney
Producer
Michael McDonough
Director of Photography
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Pierre-Yves Gayraud
Costume Design
Steven Weisberg
Editor
Brian Byrne
Original Music Composer
Pierre-François Bernet
Producer
Joe Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Albert Nobbs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Albert Nobbs about?
Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
Who directed Albert Nobbs?
Albert Nobbs was directed by Rodrigo García.
Who stars in Albert Nobbs?
The principal cast of Albert Nobbs includes Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Janet McTeer, Pauline Collins.
When was Albert Nobbs released and how long is it?
Albert Nobbs was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Albert Nobbs?
Albert Nobbs had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $5.6M at the worldwide box office (0.7 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Albert Nobbs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Albert Nobbs was composed by Brian Byrne.
Is Albert Nobbs based on a book or true story?
Albert Nobbs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Moore".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Albert Nobbs?
Albert Nobbs holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); CA: R; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).