The House of Mirth (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2000, The House of Mirth is a drama and romance film directed by Terence Davies, running about 135 minutes. “When a woman has the beauty men admire and women envy... it is wise to tread carefully.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.
Who’s in it. The House of Mirth stars Gillian Anderson as Lily Bart, Dan Aykroyd as Augustus 'Gus' Trenor, Eleanor Bron as Mrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt and Terry Kinney as George Dorset, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The House of Mirth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The House of Mirth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House of Mirth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House of Mirth (2000)?
- In US, The House of Mirth is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The House of Mirth worth watching?
- The House of Mirth holds an audience score of 6.4 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 House of Mirth?
- The House of Mirth stars Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, Eleanor Bron, Terry Kinney and Anthony LaPaglia.
- When was The House of Mirth released?
- The House of Mirth was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.