Vera Drake (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2004, Vera Drake is a drama film directed by Mike Leigh, running about 125 minutes. “Wife. Mother. Criminal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.
Who’s in it. Vera Drake stars Imelda Staunton as Vera Drake, Phil Davis as Stan, Sally Hawkins as Susan Wells and Daniel Mays as Sid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Vera Drake has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vera Drake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vera Drake tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vera Drake (2004)?
- In US, Vera Drake is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vera Drake worth watching?
- Vera Drake holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Vera Drake?
- Vera Drake stars Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Sally Hawkins, Daniel Mays and Eddie Marsan.
- When was Vera Drake released?
- Vera Drake was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.