Mr. Turner

2014 2h 30m EN

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6.5

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96%

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6.8

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★6.5TMDB · 600🍅96%Rotten Tomatoes●94Metacritic★6.8IMDB · 28,888

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Synopsis

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Eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner lives his last 25 years with gusto and secretly becomes involved with a seaside landlady, while his faithful housekeeper bears an unrequited love for him.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Timothy Spall
JMW Turner
Dorothy Atkinson
Hannah Danby
Marion Bailey
Sophia Booth
Paul Jesson
William Turner Snr
Lesley Manville
Mary Somerville
Martin Savage
Benjamin Robert Haydon
Ruth Sheen
Sarah Danby
David Horovitch
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Leigh
Writers: Mike Leigh
Languages: English
Countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 150 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Leigh, shot by Dick Pope. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gary Yershon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jon Gregory shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Timothy Spall and Dorothy Atkinson and Marion Bailey carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

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IMDB entry: tt2473794 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mike Leigh directs. Dick Pope behind the camera. Gary Yershon scores. Jon Gregory cuts. Produced in France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Clocks in at 150 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
2Released 12 years ago.
3International production across 4 countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Mike Leigh, shot by Dick Pope. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Gary Yershon. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jon Gregory shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Timothy Spall and Dorothy Atkinson and Marion Bailey carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt2473794 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Dick Pope
Original score: Gary Yershon
Editing: Jon Gregory
Production design: Suzie Davies
Costume design: Jacqueline Durran
Makeup / hair: Zoe Kettel
VFX supervisor: George Zwier
Sound: Robert Farr
Stunt coordinator: Lee Sheward
Runtime: 150 min · 2h 30m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $22,179,785
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Mr. Turner (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 94/100
IMDB rating: 6.8/10 · 28,888 votes
MPAA: R

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 20 wins & 72 nominations total

European Film Award for Best Actor

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Peter McGinn2023-03-03
★ 8/10
The story of this artist reminds me of a book I read many years ago, which described the lives of classical composers such as Mozart. It seems they were often like rock or film stars of more modern times. They lived life large and invited scandal. Mr. Turner describes a similar character. He lives how he wants and except for awkward moments with ex-lovers and his trail of children left behind, her gets away with it. As one interviewer noted, Timothy Spall grunts his way through this film, though as usual, his performance is much more layered than that throwaway phrase describes. Lesley Manville is excellent, as always and Dorothy Atkinson is stunning in her complex yet minimalistic portayal. As with more Mike Leigh films, it features a wonderful ensemble cast. I think the finest British actors line up to play in his films the way it often happens when directors are on a role, such as Woody Allen in his prime years in this country. The plot has depth, though some of the commentary about the artists of the time feels rather obscure to me now. I knew when I first watched it that I would need to see it again, and I am glad I did as it added to my comprehension and appreciation. However, unlike several of Mike Leigh’s masterpieces, I will not want to watch it again beyond that required second viewing. The artistry is there, but the drama and tension of my favorite Leigh films is more lacking. Still a worthy addition to his collection, though.

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