My Week with Marilyn (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2011, My Week with Marilyn is a drama and romance film directed by Simon Curtis, running about 99 minutes. “She's worth all the trouble” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. London, 1956. Genius actor and film director Laurence Olivier is about to begin the shooting of his upcoming movie, premiered in 1957 as The Prince and the Showgirl, starring Marilyn Monroe. Young Colin Clark, who dreams on having a career in movie business, manages to get a job on the set as third assistant director.
Who’s in it. My Week with Marilyn stars Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe, Eddie Redmayne as Colin Clark, Kenneth Branagh as Sir Laurence Olivier and Julia Ormond as Vivien Leigh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, My Week with Marilyn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV 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 My Week with Marilyn page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Week with Marilyn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Week with Marilyn (2011)?
- In US, My Week with Marilyn is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV 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 My Week with Marilyn worth watching?
- My Week with Marilyn holds an audience score of 6.7 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 My Week with Marilyn?
- My Week with Marilyn stars Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh, Julia Ormond and Derek Jacobi.
- When was My Week with Marilyn released?
- My Week with Marilyn was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.