The Housekeeper

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Romance Drama

Set in the mystic, brooding, and wild landscape of Cornwall, the rugged Atlantic foot of England, Danni, a housekeeper at Manderville Hall—a grand and historic house owned by the wealthy and widowed Lord DeWithers—falls prey to the glance of a young and beautiful visitor, the novelist Daphne Du Maurier. For one, their affair is an all-consuming love, for the other, an intoxicating realisation of her secret longings.

Richard Eyre Director

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, Artémis Films, Night Train Media

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Cast

Caitríona Balfe Caitríona Balfe Danni Emma Laird Emma Laird Daphne Du Maurier Helena Bonham Carter Helena Bonham Carter Adelaide Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins Lord Grenville-Whithers Grace Truly Grace Truly Tessa Brown

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Housekeeper about?
Set in the mystic, brooding, and wild landscape of Cornwall, the rugged Atlantic foot of England, Danni, a housekeeper at Manderville Hall—a grand and historic house owned by the wealthy and widowed Lord DeWithers—falls prey to the glance of a young and beautiful visitor, the novelist Daphne Du Maurier. For one, their affair is an all-consuming love, for the other, an intoxicating realisation of her secret longings.
Who directed The Housekeeper?
The Housekeeper was directed by Richard Eyre.
Who stars in The Housekeeper?
The Housekeeper stars Caitríona Balfe, Emma Laird, Helena Bonham Carter, Anthony Hopkins.
Where can I watch The Housekeeper?
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