The Beggar Bride (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1997, The Beggar Bride is a drama film directed by Diarmuid Lawrence, running about 147 minutes. “How far will she go?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. How far will she go for money? "Don't you see, Billy, people like them owe people like us." Young, beautiful and living on the breadline with a feckless husband and a sickly child, Angela Harper decides to take matters into her own hands in order to save her family from the poverty trap. She hits on the perfect plan after noticing a newspaper feature on the once divorced and once widowed lord, Sir Fabian Ormoerod. She will marry the man and then hit him for a massive divorce settlement. And so the stunning Ms Angela Harper, successful lingerie buyer with an alluring independent streak is born...
Who’s in it. The Beggar Bride stars Keeley Hawes as Angela Harper, Nicholas Jones as Sir Fabian Ormerod, Joe Duttine as Billy Harper and Richard Lintern as Callister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Beggar Bride has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beggar Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beggar Bride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beggar Bride (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beggar Bride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beggar Bride worth watching?
- The Beggar Bride holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Beggar Bride?
- The Beggar Bride stars Keeley Hawes, Nicholas Jones, Joe Duttine, Richard Lintern and John Bowler.