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Hysteria

  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
32K
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Hugh Dancy and Maggie Gyllenhaal in Hysteria (2011)
A romantic comedy based on the truth of how Mortimer Granville devised the invention of the first vibrator in the name of medical science.
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  • Biography
  • Comedy
  • Romance

The truth of how Mortimer Granville devised the invention of the first vibrator in the name of medical science.The truth of how Mortimer Granville devised the invention of the first vibrator in the name of medical science.The truth of how Mortimer Granville devised the invention of the first vibrator in the name of medical science.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
32K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tanya Wexler
  • Writers
    • Stephen Dyer(story)
    • Jonah Lisa Dyer(story)
    • Howard Gensler(original story)
  • Stars
    • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • Hugh Dancy
    • Jonathan Pryce
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tanya Wexler
  • Writers
    • Stephen Dyer(story)
    • Jonah Lisa Dyer(story)
    • Howard Gensler(original story)
  • Stars
    • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • Hugh Dancy
    • Jonathan Pryce
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 71User reviews
    • 185Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos6

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 1:50
    U.S. Version
    Hysteria
    Trailer 1:46
    Hysteria
    "Vibrations"
    Clip 1:14
    "Vibrations"
    "Hysteria Is a Catch-all Diagnosis"
    Clip 0:43
    "Hysteria Is a Catch-all Diagnosis"
    "Phrenology"
    Clip 1:04
    "Phrenology"
    "Bicycle Accident"
    Clip 1:31
    "Bicycle Accident"

    Photos36

    Hugh Dancy and Sheridan Smith in Hysteria (2011)
    Rupert Everett in Hysteria (2011)
    Jonathan Pryce, Hugh Dancy, and Felicity Jones in Hysteria (2011)
    Hugh Dancy and Sheridan Smith in Hysteria (2011)
    Jonathan Pryce and Hugh Dancy in Hysteria (2011)
    Jonathan Pryce in Hysteria (2011)
    Hugh Dancy and Maggie Gyllenhaal in Hysteria (2011)
    Felicity Jones in Hysteria (2011)
    Hugh Dancy in Hysteria (2011)
    Sheridan Smith in Hysteria (2011)
    Sean Bobbitt and Tanya Wexler in Hysteria (2011)
    Jonathan Pryce, Hugh Dancy, and Felicity Jones in Hysteria (2011)

    Top cast

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    Maggie Gyllenhaal
    Maggie Gyllenhaal
    • Charlotte Dalrympleas Charlotte Dalrymple
    Hugh Dancy
    Hugh Dancy
    • Mortimer Granvilleas Mortimer Granville
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Dr. Robert Dalrympleas Dr. Robert Dalrymple
    Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones
    • Emily Dalrympleas Emily Dalrymple
    Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett
    • Edmund St. John-Smytheas Edmund St. John-Smythe
    Ashley Jensen
    Ashley Jensen
    • Fannieas Fannie
    Sheridan Smith
    Sheridan Smith
    • Mollyas Molly
    Gemma Jones
    Gemma Jones
    • Lady St. John-Smytheas Lady St. John-Smythe
    Malcolm Rennie
    • Lord St. John-Smytheas Lord St. John-Smythe
    Kim Criswell
    • Mrs. Castellarias Mrs. Castellari
    Georgie Glen
    Georgie Glen
    • Mrs. Parsonsas Mrs. Parsons
    Elisabet Johannesdottir
    Elisabet Johannesdottir
    • Mrs. Pearceas Mrs. Pearce
    Linda Woodhall
    • Nurse Smalleyas Nurse Smalley
    Kim Selby
    • Lady Wheatonas Lady Wheaton
    John Overstall
    • Mr. Huddlestonas Mr. Huddleston
    Ann Overstall Comfort
    • Mrs. Huddlestonas Mrs. Huddleston
    • (as Ann Comfort)
    Jonathan Rhodes
    Jonathan Rhodes
    • PC Fugateas PC Fugate
    Leila Lallali
    Leila Lallali
    • Tessas Tess
    • (as Leila Schaus)
    • Director
      • Tanya Wexler
    • Writers
      • Stephen Dyer(story) (screenplay)
      • Jonah Lisa Dyer(story) (screenplay)
      • Howard Gensler(original story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    In 1880 pioneering doctor Mortimer Granville,sacked from various hospitals for challenging his superiors' out-moded methods,gets a job with Dr Dalrymple,who relieves female patients' frustrations - or hysteria - with pelvic massages which allow orgasm. The handsome young doctor attracts a large female clientele and gets engaged to Dalrymple's studious younger daughter Emily but after the constant massaging brings on a carpal injury he is sacked. Fortunately an enterprising inventor friend has come up with a power operated feather duster which will soon be transformed into a vibrator and make Mortimer a fortune. Along the way he also realises that his heart really lies with Emily's older sister Charlotte,an outspoken suffragette who runs a home for disadvantaged women in London's East End. —don @ minifie-1
    • doctor
    • hysteria
    • vibrator
    • hospital
    • treatment
    • 132 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A comedy about the birth of the vibrator in Victorian England.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Dr. Granville's electromechanical vibrator was portable but had a wet cell battery that weighed about 40 pounds.
    • Goofs
      The film suggests that the Granville Electric was the first mechanical vibrator. While it pioneered the use of electricity in the vibrator, hand-cranked models existed before the Granville.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Mrs. Bellamy: I truly don't even know why I'm here, doctor.

      [pen scraping]

      Mrs. Bellamy: Well, of course it's difficult running a large household by oneself. And raising four children is exacting, but they're wonderful, wonderful children. And my husband, he's a good man. A very hard worker. Um... Ahem. Well, there is just one thing. Sometimes at night, when he comes to me, I imagine myself splitting his fat bald head with a great large ax.

      [pen scraping]

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits images of several different vibrators throughout history are shown.
    • Connections
      Featured in Maltin on Movies: Battleship (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Rule Britannia
      Written by Thomas Augustine Arne

      Performed by The Band of the Royal Marines

    User reviews71

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Hysterically funny
    I saw this film this night at the Leiden Film Festival where it was the final film. I think what makes it funny is that it is a subject we can all relate to (* even the men) although it something one rarely discusses in public. The majority of the crowd were all women, but there were some men as well. The organizers also held a lottery, handing out numbers---the prizes where vibrators generally donated by a sexshop. Surprisingly, a lot of men won a vibrators, perhaps they need it even more;)....(you probably get it if you see the film).

    I also really enjoyed the beautiful set and costumes, it made it very convincing and the acting was great. You can see all the actors had as much fun acting in this movie, as we had watching it.

    I want to own this film on DVD:)
    helpful•71
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    • monogatari82
    • Oct 30, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2011 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Germany
      • Switzerland
      • Luxembourg
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tocando el placer
    • Filming locations
      • Luxembourg
    • Production companies
      • Informant Media
      • Forthcoming Productions
      • Beachfront Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,800,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $35,656
      • May 20, 2012
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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