Florence Nightingale (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Florence Nightingale is a drama and tv movie film directed by Daryl Duke, running about 140 minutes. “The fact-based story of the pioneer of nursing known as 'the Lady with the Lamp'.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is the fact-based story of an aristocratic woman who defies Victorian society to reform hospital sanitation and to define the nursing profession as it is known today. After volunteering to travel to Scutari to care for the wounded soldiers, who are victims of the Crimean war, she finds herself very unwelcome and faces great opposition for her new way of thinking. However through her selfless acts of caring, she quickly becomes known as 'The Lady with the Lamp', the caring nurse whose shadow soldiers kiss.
Who’s in it. Florence Nightingale stars Jaclyn Smith as Florence Nightingale, Claire Bloom as Fanny Nightingale, Timothy Dalton as Richard Milnes and Timothy West as Russell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Florence Nightingale has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Florence Nightingale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Florence Nightingale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Florence Nightingale (1985)?
- In GB, Florence Nightingale is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Florence Nightingale worth watching?
- Florence Nightingale holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Florence Nightingale?
- Florence Nightingale stars Jaclyn Smith, Claire Bloom, Timothy Dalton, Timothy West and Peter McEnery.
- When was Florence Nightingale released?
- Florence Nightingale was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.