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Drama Venice 2004 · Golden Lion Editor's Pick

Vera Drake Review (2004) — 81% Celluloid Score

Directed by Mike Leigh · 2004 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Vera Drake worth watching?

Vera Drake (2004) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Vera Drake?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

93% Critic Score
80% Audience
83 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
7.6 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 5m
Cast
Imelda Staunton , Phil Davis , Sally Hawkins , Daniel Mays , Eddie Marsan , Alex Kelly , Ruth Sheen , Adrian Scarborough , Heather Craney , Lesley Manville

Where to watch in the United States

Not yet streaming in the United States — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (93% positive).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
  • Celluloid Score 81% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Vera Drake worth watching?

    Yes — Vera Drake earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

    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.

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