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Nell (1994)

โ€œHer heart. Her soul. Her language are a mystery... A mystery called Nellโ€

6.5/10 ยท 565 votes 1h 52m pg-13 ThrillerDrama

#53 of 90 films from 1994 #1258 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Michael Apted ยท Written by William Nicholson, Mark Handley

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Overview

In a remote woodland cabin, a small town doctor discovers Nell โ€” a beautiful young hermit woman with many secrets.

Cast

Jodie Fosteras Nell Kellty
Liam Neesonas Dr. Lovell
Natasha Richardsonas Dr. Paula Olsen
Richard Libertinias Dr. Paley
Robin Mullinsas Mary Peterson
Nick Searcyas Sheriff Todd Peterson
Jeremy Daviesas Billy Fisher
O'Neal Comptonas Don Fontana, Lovell's Attorney
Joe Inscoeas Judge
Stephanie Dawn Woodas Ruthie Lovell
Heather M. Bombaas Twin
Marianne E. Bombaas Twin
Sean Bridgersas Mike Ibarra
Mary Lynn Rineras Janet Baring

Facts

Release dateDecember 23, 1994
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” about the same as the 1994 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$31,000,000
Box office$106,683,817 (3.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0110638

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Questions

How long is Nell?
Nell runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Nell worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 565 votes, which places it #53 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 42%) and #1258 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Nell?
Nell was directed by Michael Apted. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Chasing Mavericks (2012), Enough (2002).
Who stars in Nell?
Jodie Foster as Nell Kellty; Liam Neeson as Dr. Lovell; Natasha Richardson as Dr. Paula Olsen; Richard Libertini as Dr. Paley; Robin Mullins as Mary Peterson; Nick Searcy as Sheriff Todd Peterson.
What is Nell rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Nell?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19050.

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