# Vera Drake (2004) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/vera-drake-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 93% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Director | Mike Leigh |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 125 min |
| Festival premiere | Venice 2004 (Golden Lion) |

## Quick answer

Vera Drake (2004) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Vera Drake — Golden Lion at Venice 2004. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 83/100. Directed by Mike Leigh.

## Critics consensus

Vera Drake — Golden Lion at Venice 2004. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

## Cast

Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Sally Hawkins, Daniel Mays, Eddie Marsan, Alex Kelly, Ruth Sheen, Adrian Scarborough, Heather Craney, Lesley Manville

## Accolades

Premiered at Venice 2004, where it won the Golden Lion.

## Common questions

**Is Vera Drake worth watching?**
Vera Drake holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Vera Drake — Golden Lion at Venice 2004. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Vera Drake about?**
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

**Who directed Vera Drake?**
Vera Drake (2004) was directed by Mike Leigh.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Vera Drake?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 93%, audience 80%, Metascore 83/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 7.6/10.

**Where can I watch Vera Drake?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Vera Drake page for current options.

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