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Vera Drake (2004)

★ 7.6R126 minDirector: Mike Leigh

2004 British film

Vera Drake is a 2004 period drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh and starring Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Daniel Mays and Eddie Marsan. It tells the story of a working-class woman in London in 1950 who performs illegal abortions.

The film was acclaimed, winning the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and three BAFTA Awards. At the Academy Awards, it was nominated for Best Actress for Staunton, and Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Leigh.

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

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What is Vera Drake about?
Vera Drake (2004) — Vera Drake is a selfless woman who is completely devoted to, and loved by, her working class family. She spends her days doting on them and caring for her sick neighbor and elderly mother. However, she also secretly visits women and helps them induce miscarriages for unwanted pre
Is Vera Drake based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Vera Drake scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.