A Doll's House
He is the master. He's called a husband. She is the play thing. She's called a wife.
1973 • 105 min • Drama
Synopsis
Nora Helmer has years earlier committed a forgery in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband Torvald. Now she is being blackmailed, and lives in fear of her husband finding out, and of the shame such a revelation would bring to his career. But, when the truth comes out, Nora is shocked to learn where she really stands in her husband's esteem.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 54 Audience · 22 · 100%
Nora Helmer, to save her husband, committed forgery and now faces blackmail. When the truth is revealed, she confronts the stark reality of her marriage and her husband's true regard for her, leading to a profound personal awakening.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Deals with themes of marital discord and deception
- Characters grapple with social norms and expectations
- A woman's journey to self-realization
What it models well
- Self-discovery and independence
- Integrity and personal truth
- Challenging societal expectations
Talk about it after
- What makes a marriage healthy and equal?
- The importance of honesty and trust
- Understanding personal sacrifice and its consequences
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Top billed cast
Director: Patrick Garland • Crew: Christopher Hampton
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.4/10 (22)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0069987