Herself 2020
“Life under construction”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Phyllida Lloyd
- Networks
- Element Pictures, BBC Film, Merman
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Herself?
Herself is a drama film released in 2020. The film was directed by Phyllida Lloyd and features a screenplay written by Malcolm Campbell and Clare Dunne.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 26, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Element Pictures, BBC Film, Merman
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 123 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Element Pictures, BBC Film, Merman
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Overview
Herself is a drama film released in 2020. The film was directed by Phyllida Lloyd and features a screenplay written by Malcolm Campbell and Clare Dunne. The cast includes Clare Dunne, Harriet Walter, Conleth Hill, Molly McCann, Ruby Rose O'Hara, and Ian Lloyd Anderson. The story follows a young mother who escapes her abusive husband and fights back against a broken housing system. Struggling to provide her daughters with a safe and happy home, Sandra decides to build one from scratch. Using all her ingenuity to make her ambitious dream a reality, she draws together a community to lend a helping hand to build her house. In the process, she rebuilds her life, rediscovers herself, and ultimately recovers her own sense of self.
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Where can I stream or watch Herself online?
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Is Herself worth watching?
Herself holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 123 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Herself and when was it released?
Herself is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.
Who directed Herself?
Herself was directed by Phyllida Lloyd.
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