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Easy Virtue

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Colin Firth, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jessica Biel, and Ben Barnes in Easy Virtue (2008)
A young Englishman (Barnes) brings his glamorous American bride (Biel) home to meet his family, and she arrives like a blast from the future, blowing their entrenched British stuffiness out the window.
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A young Englishman marries a glamorous American. When he brings her home to meet the parents, she arrives like a blast from the future - blowing their entrenched British stuffiness out the w... Read allA young Englishman marries a glamorous American. When he brings her home to meet the parents, she arrives like a blast from the future - blowing their entrenched British stuffiness out the window.A young Englishman marries a glamorous American. When he brings her home to meet the parents, she arrives like a blast from the future - blowing their entrenched British stuffiness out the window.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
21K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,906
776
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Stephan Elliott
    • Writers
      • Stephan Elliott
      • Sheridan Jobbins
      • Noël Coward(play)
    • Stars
      • Jessica Biel
      • Ben Barnes
      • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Stephan Elliott
    • Writers
      • Stephan Elliott
      • Sheridan Jobbins
      • Noël Coward(play)
    • Stars
      • Jessica Biel
      • Ben Barnes
      • Kristin Scott Thomas
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 90User reviews
    • 129Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations

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    Jessica Biel in Easy Virtue (2008)
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    Jessica Biel and Ben Barnes in Easy Virtue (2008)
    Jessica Biel and Ben Barnes in Easy Virtue (2008)
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    Jessica Biel and Ben Barnes in Easy Virtue (2008)
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    Jessica Biel
    Jessica Biel
    • Larita Whittaker
    Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes
    • John Whittaker
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Veronica Whittaker
    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Mr. Whittaker
    Kimberley Nixon
    Kimberley Nixon
    • Hilda Whittaker
    Katherine Parkinson
    Katherine Parkinson
    • Marion Whittaker
    Kris Marshall
    Kris Marshall
    • Furber
    Christian Brassington
    Christian Brassington
    • Phillip Hurst
    Charlotte Riley
    Charlotte Riley
    • Sarah Hurst
    Jim McManus
    • Jackson
    Pip Torrens
    Pip Torrens
    • Lord Hurst
    Jeremy Hooton
    • Davis
    Joanna Bacon
    Joanna Bacon
    • Cook…
    Maggie Hickey
    • Millie the Maid
    Georgie Glen
    Georgie Glen
    • Mrs. Landrigin
    David Longstaff
    • Reverend Burton
    Mike Archer
    Mike Archer
    • Warwick Holborough
    • (as Michael Archer)
    Rebel Penfold-Russell
    • Mrs. Winston
    • Director
      • Stephan Elliott
    • Writers
      • Stephan Elliott
      • Sheridan Jobbins
      • Noël Coward(play)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the vintage Monte Carlo scene which opens the movie, when Larita first sees John, both her and John's movements are slowed down while the rest of the cast play at "normal" (i.e. newsreel) speed. This was accomplished by filming the crowd, Larita, John, the background, and the foreground mechanics separately against greenscreen and compositing them together at different speeds.
    • Goofs
      Both Larita and Marion are seen reading D.H. Lawrence's "Lady Chatterley's Lover". This book had was published in English in Italy in 1928 and France in 1929, and was not printed in Britain until 1960. But Larita could have bought it in Italy during her 1928 racing tour of Europe.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Whittaker: Smile, Marion.

      Marion Whittaker: I don't feel like smiling.

      Mr. Whittaker: You're English dear, fake it.

    • Crazy credits
      The band playing the closing music calls out its members' names.
    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 7 December 2009 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Mad About the Boy
      Written by Noël Coward

      Published by Chappell Music Ltd. (PRS)

      All rights administered by Chappell & Co. Inc.

      Licensed courtesy of Warner Chappell Music Ltd.

      Performed by Jessica Biel with The Easy Virtue Orchestra

    User reviews90

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A thoroughly enjoyable British comedy.
    John Whittaker (Barnes) is travelling and falls in love with beautiful American divorcée, Larita (Biel). After spontaneously getting married, John brings her back to his stately home in England, where although many warm to her, she is largely frowned upon – especially by his formidable mother, Veronica (Scott Thomas), who makes her stay as uncomfortable as possible. Based on the original play by Noel Coward, 'Easy Virtue' encompasses sharp wit, romance and drama; and although it is set in 1920s England, it is far from the typical period drama that might be expected. The soundtrack is slightly risky in places with its rearrangement of contemporary songs to period-music; but this can be overlooked for everything else the film has to offer. Firth supplies brilliant one-liners as the war-weary husband of Veronica. Biel has a captivating presence, bringing sexiness and classic Hollywood glamour to the screen; whilst Thomas, in total opposition, plays the stiff-upper-lipped English mother-in-law to perfection. A thoroughly enjoyable British comedy.
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    • sweet_lady_genevieve
    • Apr 8, 2009

    FAQ2

    • Is "Easy Virtue" based on a book?
    • Is this a period movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 19, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Buenas costumbres
    • Filming locations
      • Flintham Hall, Flintham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Ealing Studios
      • Fragile Films
      • Endgame Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,656,784
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $110,443
      • May 24, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,463,793
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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