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Albert Nobbs

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In 19th-century Ireland, painfully shy butler Albert Nobbs (Glenn Close) hides an incredible secret: He is really a she. Terrified that someone will discover her identity, Albert keeps a very low profile, until the arrival of Hubert Page (Janet McTeer) registers a sea change in Albert's life. Hubert is also secretly a woman and has managed to find a partner who helps her maintain her masquerade. Hoping to find a similar arrangement, Albert begins wooing a hotel maid (Mia Wasikowska).

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Critics Consensus

Albert Nobbs tells a worthy story with an outstanding performance at its core, even if the end result is often somewhat less than the sum of its admirable parts.

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Donald Clarke Irish Times 04/27/2012
2/5
Thee finished work appears fatally stranded between feminist polemic and accidental magic realism. Go to Full Review Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 04/27/2012
3/5
Here's a film that looks good, has production values to die for and an all-star cast who mostly make their mark. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 04/26/2012
2/5
It's a film whose unrelaxed body language screams: "Give me prizes!" Go to Full Review Jim Ross TAKE ONE Magazine 02/13/2020
It is rather sad, therefore, that an interesting premise seems rather rushed and lacking storytelling skill despite some excellent central performances. Go to Full Review Felicia Feaster Charleston City Paper 01/17/2020
At its core, Albert Nobbs is a portrait of a man paralyzed by solitude in this often powerful, aching portrait of the larger human condition of loneliness. Go to Full Review Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine 07/29/2019
Like its protagonist, the story almost suffocates from a sense of tidy perfectionism. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Roxanne M @RT64030040 04/14/2025 Albert is a very likable soul. You really want this character to find a full and happy life. See more Kyle M @RT77296778 01/31/2023 A period drama that embraces identity under convoluting sexuality being eventfully intriguing, then elevated as a performative showcase through Close's experienced, committed passion with typical grace but less convincing than McTeer's exceptional embodiment. (B) See more michael d @RT16138633 12/01/2021 This is a worthy story with an outstanding performance from Glenn Close however the totality of the film is less than the sum of its parts in this case. See more 04/15/2021 I could barely watch any of this movie. Glenn Close as a man was just too disturbing. See more 04/23/2018 a nice little thinker film with some great acting and some odd acting but worth watching for people who appreciate good films. See more 08/23/2017 Albert Nobbs is nothing less than a deeply saddening but intriguing film. Glenn Close once again proves her versatility and emotional graciousness that she attacks each character with. It's an obvious movie that requires little brain power but if it strikes a nerve with You, as it did with me, then you'll appreciate what was achieved. See more Read all reviews
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Rodrigo Garcia

Director

Glenn Close

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Mia Wasikowska

Helen

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Joe

Brendan Gleeson

Dr. Holloran

Janet McTeer

Hubert Page

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Synopsis In 19th-century Ireland, painfully shy butler Albert Nobbs (Glenn Close) hides an incredible secret: He is really a she. Terrified that someone will discover her identity, Albert keeps a very low profile, until the arrival of Hubert Page (Janet McTeer) registers a sea change in Albert's life. Hubert is also secretly a woman and has managed to find a partner who helps her maintain her masquerade. Hoping to find a similar arrangement, Albert begins wooing a hotel maid (Mia Wasikowska).
Director
Rodrigo Garcia
Producer
Glenn Close, Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn, Alan Moloney
Screenwriter
Gabriella Prekop, John Banville, Glenn Close
Distributor
Roadside Attractions
Production Co
September Film Distribution, Mockingbird Pictures, WestEnd Films, Parallel Film Productions Ltd.
Rating
R (Language|Brief Nudity|Some Sexuality)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 21, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 3, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$70.4K
Runtime
1h 53m