Nell (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1994, Nell is a thriller and drama film directed by Michael Apted, running about 112 minutes. “Her heart. Her soul. Her language are a mystery... A mystery called Nell” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a remote woodland cabin, a small town doctor discovers Nell — a beautiful young hermit woman with many secrets.
Who’s in it. Nell stars Jodie Foster as Nell Kellty, Liam Neeson as Dr. Lovell, Natasha Richardson as Dr. Paula Olsen and Richard Libertini as Dr. Paley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Nell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $106.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Nell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nell (1994)?
- In US, Nell is available to 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 Nell worth watching?
- Nell holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nell?
- Nell stars Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson, Richard Libertini and Robin Mullins.
- When was Nell released?
- Nell was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.