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Vanity Fair (2004)

★ 6.2PG-13141 minDirector: Mira Nair

2004 film

Vanity Fair is a 2004 historical drama film directed by Mira Nair and adapted from William Makepeace Thackeray's 1848 novel of the same name. The novel has been the subject of numerous television and film adaptations. Nair's version made notable changes in the development of the main character Becky Sharp, played by Reese Witherspoon.

The film received several awards and nominations, including being nominated for the Golden Lion at the 2004 Venice Film Festival.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Vanity Fair about?
Vanity Fair (2004) — The British Empire flowers; exotic India colors English imaginations. Becky Sharp (Reese Witherspoon), the orphaned daughter of a painter and a singer, leaves a home for girls to be a governess, armed with a keen wit, good looks, fluent French, and an eye for social advancement.
Is Vanity Fair based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Vanity Fair scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.