The Governess (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, The Governess is a drama and romance film directed by Sandra Goldbacher, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. When the father of privileged Rosina da Silva violently dies, she decides to pass herself off as a gentile and finds employment with a family in faraway Scotland. Soon she and the family father, Charles, start a passionate secret affair.
Who’s in it. The Governess stars Minnie Driver as Rosina da Silva, Tom Wilkinson as Mr. Charles Cavendish, Harriet Walter as Mrs. Cavendish and Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Henry Cavendish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Governess has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Governess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Governess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Governess (1998)?
- In US, The Governess is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Governess worth watching?
- The Governess holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Governess?
- The Governess stars Minnie Driver, Tom Wilkinson, Harriet Walter, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Florence Hoath.
- When was The Governess released?
- The Governess was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.