Miss Potter (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.6

Miss Potter poster

Released in 2006, Miss Potter is a drama, family and romance film directed by Chris Noonan, running about 92 minutes. “The life of Beatrix Potter is the most enchanting tale of all.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved children's book "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", struggles for love, happiness and success.

Who’s in it. Miss Potter stars Ewan McGregor as Norman Warne, Renée Zellweger as Beatrix Potter, Emily Watson as Millie Warne and Barbara Flynn as Helen Potter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Miss Potter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Miss Potter page.

If you liked it. Fans of Miss Potter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Miss Potter (2006)?
In US, Miss Potter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Miss Potter worth watching?
Miss Potter holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Miss Potter?
Miss Potter stars Ewan McGregor, Renée Zellweger, Emily Watson, Barbara Flynn and Bill Paterson.
When was Miss Potter released?
Miss Potter was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.