
The Governess
1998, Drama, 1h 54m
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Following her father's murder, a London Jew, Rosina da Silva (Minnie Driver), reinvents herself as a Protestant governess on a remote Scottish island. Schooling the Cavendish family's daughter, Clementina (Florence Hoath), she soon incites the amorous passions of patriarch Charles (Tom Wilkinson), a scientist obsessed with capturing the photographic image. When his rebellious son Henry (Jonathan Rhys-Meyers) arrives home, complications arise, emotions entangle and secrets inevitably spill out.
Cast & Crew
Minnie Driver
Rosina 'Rosie' da Silva, aka Mary Blackchurch
Rosina 'Rosie' da Silva, aka Mary Blackchurch
Tom Wilkinson
Mr. Charles Cavendish
Mr. Charles Cavendish
Florence Hoath
Clementina Cavendish
Clementina Cavendish
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers
Henry Cavendish
Henry Cavendish
Harriet Walter
Mrs. Cavendish
Mrs. Cavendish
Arlene Cockburn
Lily Milk, the Maid
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Critic Reviews for The Governess
Audience Reviews for The Governess
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Sep 28, 2011A London bred jewess takes the job of governess for a gentile scientist's family on the Isle of Skye. Can Victorian scandal be far behind? Interesting tale with excellent performances, particularly by Driver and Wilkinson.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Jan 20, 2010There you go Minnie Driver. There is life after Matt Damon after all! Too bad we hardly see you anymore. The Governess was a good platform for you. Where did you jump?John B Super Reviewer
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May 31, 2007very erotic yet without the sex, some very emotional scenes and minnie driver looking as alluring as ever while portraying a jewess quite authentically if you ask me. well directed alsoSanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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