The Lady (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, The Lady is a drama film directed by Luc Besson, running about 132 minutes. “From House Arrest to Parliament” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Aung San Suu Kyi as she becomes the core of Burma's democracy movement, and her relationship with her husband, writer Michael Aris.
Who’s in it. The Lady stars Michelle Yeoh as Aung San Suu Kyi, David Thewlis as Michael Aris, Jonathan Raggett as Kim Aris and Jonathan Woodhouse as Alexander Aris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Lady has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel 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 The Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady (2011)?
- In US, The Lady is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, 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 The Lady worth watching?
- The Lady holds an audience score of 6.8 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?
- The Lady stars Michelle Yeoh, David Thewlis, Jonathan Raggett, Jonathan Woodhouse and Benedict Wong.
- When was The Lady released?
- The Lady was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.