The Black Velvet Gown (1991): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1991, The Black Velvet Gown is a drama and romance film directed by Norman Stone.

What it’s about. In the 1830's in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, takes a job as housekeeper to a reclusive former teacher, Percival Miller. Miller makes Riah the gift of a black velvet gown, and even educates her children. But when Riah discovers the reason behind Miller's gifts, she vows to leave his house, but Miller has a hold on her, even after his death, when he leaves his house to her on the condition that she never marry. Riah's daughter, Biddy, grows up and becomes a laundress in a large house where her education keeps her from fitting in and makes her a target. But it also catches the eye of a son of the house, and with Miller's legacies, Biddy may yet find her way to happiness.

Who’s in it. The Black Velvet Gown stars Bob Peck as Percival Miller, Janet McTeer as Riah Millican, Geraldine Somerville as Biddy Millican and Jonathan Firth as Paul Gallmington, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Black Velvet Gown has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Velvet Gown page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Black Velvet Gown tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.