The Lady in the Portrait (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2017, The Lady in the Portrait is a drama film directed by Charles de Meaux, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. An empress commissions a painting of herself from a French outsider in hopes of stirring her husband's interest in this lavish period piece. The Lady in the Portrait is a period yarn evoking the unique rapport between a French missionary and the Manchurian Empress whose portrait he's ordered to paint.
Who’s in it. The Lady in the Portrait stars Melvil Poupaud as Jean Denis Attiret, Fan Bingbing as Impératrice Ulanara, Wu Yue as Yi and Jin Shi-Jye as Chen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Lady in the Portrait has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady in the Portrait page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady in the Portrait tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady in the Portrait (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lady in the Portrait change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lady in the Portrait worth watching?
- The Lady in the Portrait holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lady in the Portrait?
- The Lady in the Portrait stars Melvil Poupaud, Fan Bingbing, Wu Yue, Jin Shi-Jye and King Shih-chieh.
- When was The Lady in the Portrait released?
- The Lady in the Portrait was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.