The Lady with a Lamp (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1951, The Lady with a Lamp is a drama film directed by Herbert Wilcox, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the Reginald Berkeley stage play, this compelling historical drama offers a depiction of the life story of Florence Nightingale, the young 19th-century Englishwoman famously drawn to a career in nursing. Traveling to Turkey during the Crimean War, Florence gains a reputation for being devoted to the care of wounded soldiers and for pioneering higher standards for sanitary hospital conditions.
Who’s in it. The Lady with a Lamp stars Anna Neagle as Florence Nightingale, Michael Wilding as Sidney Herbert (Lord Herbert of Lea), Gladys Young as Mrs. Bracebridge and Felix Aylmer as Lord Palmerston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Lady with a Lamp has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady with a Lamp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady with a Lamp tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady with a Lamp (1951)?
- In GB, The Lady with a Lamp is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lady with a Lamp worth watching?
- The Lady with a Lamp holds an audience score of 5.5 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 with a Lamp?
- The Lady with a Lamp stars Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, Gladys Young, Felix Aylmer and Julian D'Albie.
- When was The Lady with a Lamp released?
- The Lady with a Lamp was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.