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Hysteria (2011)

โ€œA comedy about the birth of the vibrator in Victorian England.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 887 votes 1h 40m r ComedyRomance

#97 of 249 films from 2011 #1229 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Tanya Wexler ยท Written by Jonah Lisa Dyer, Stephen Dyer, Howard Gensler

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Overview

Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator.

Cast

Maggie Gyllenhaalas Charlotte Dalrymple
Hugh Dancyas Dr. Mortimer Granville
Jonathan Pryceas Dr. Robert Dalrymple
Felicity Jonesas Emily Dalrymple
Rupert Everettas Lord Edmund St. John-Smythe
Ashley Jensenas Fanny
Sheridan Smithas Molly the Lolly
Gemma Jonesas Lady St. John-Smythe
Tobias Menziesas Mr. Squyers
Malcolm Rennieas Lord St. John-Smythe
Kim Criswellas Mrs. Castellari
Georgie Glenas Mrs. Parsons
Elisabet Johannesdottiras Mrs. Pearce
Linda Woodhallas Nurse Smalley

Facts

Release dateJune 6, 2011
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Box office$9,504,139
IMDbtt1435513

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Questions

How long is Hysteria?
Hysteria runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Hysteria worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 887 votes, which places it #97 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 61%) and #1229 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Hysteria?
Hysteria was directed by Tanya Wexler. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Jolt (2021).
Who stars in Hysteria?
Maggie Gyllenhaal as Charlotte Dalrymple; Hugh Dancy as Dr. Mortimer Granville; Jonathan Pryce as Dr. Robert Dalrymple; Felicity Jones as Emily Dalrymple; Rupert Everett as Lord Edmund St. John-Smythe; Ashley Jensen as Fanny.
What is Hysteria rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hysteria?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11233.

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