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Albert Nobbs

Albert Nobbs

A man with a secret. A woman with a dream.

20116.31h 53m

Overview

Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.

Directed by Rodrigo García
Written by Glenn Close, John Banville, Gabriella Prekop
Produced by Glenn Close, Bonnie Curtis, Julie Lynn
Box OfficeBudget: $8.0MRevenue: $5.6M

Top Cast

Glenn Close

Glenn Close

Albert Nobbs

Mia Wasikowska

Mia Wasikowska

Helen Dawes

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Joe Mackins

Janet McTeer

Janet McTeer

Hubert Page

Pauline Collins

Pauline Collins

Margaret Baker

Brenda Fricker

Brenda Fricker

Polly

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Viscount Yarrell

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Dr. Holloran

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Maria Doyle Kennedy

Mary

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Emmy

Themes & Keywords

butlerdublin, irelandmaid

About Albert Nobbs

Albert Nobbs is a drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of butler, dublin, ireland, maid. Directed by Rodrigo García, it stars Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Taylor-Johnson. Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.

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