Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)
Every voice deserves to be heard.
The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.
Director: Stephen Frears
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: May 6, 2016
Cast
- Meryl Streep - Florence Foster Jenkins
- Hugh Grant - St. Clair Bayfield
- Simon Helberg - Cosmé McMoon
- Rebecca Ferguson - Kathleen Weatherley
- Nina Arianda - Agnes Stark
- Stanley Townsend - Phineas Stark
- Allan Corduner - John Totten
- Christian McKay - Earl Wilson
- David Haig - Carlo Edwards
- John Sessions - Dr. Hermann
Screenplay
- Stephen Frears
- Nicholas Martin (Screenplay)
Music: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Danny Cohen
Editing: Valerio Bonelli
Production: BBC Film, Qwerty Films, Pathé
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $29M
Box Office: $49M
Original Language: en
Themes
Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights, Music Competitions and Quest for Stardom
Keywords
new york city, biography, singing, campy, socialite, opera singer, society matron, carnegie hall, 1940s, self delusion, delusional, singing false, society party, period film, singing lessons
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Florence Foster Jenkins about?
- The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.
- Who directed Florence Foster Jenkins?
- Florence Foster Jenkins was directed by Stephen Frears.
- Who stars in Florence Foster Jenkins?
- Florence Foster Jenkins stars Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg, Rebecca Ferguson, Nina Arianda, Stanley Townsend.
- How long is Florence Foster Jenkins?
- Florence Foster Jenkins has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Florence Foster Jenkins?
- Florence Foster Jenkins is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Florence Foster Jenkins?
- Florence Foster Jenkins had a budget of $29M.
- How much did Florence Foster Jenkins gross?
- Florence Foster Jenkins grossed $49M worldwide.
- Where was Florence Foster Jenkins produced?
- Florence Foster Jenkins was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Florence Foster Jenkins?
- The themes of Florence Foster Jenkins include: Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights, Music Competitions and Quest for Stardom.