🎬 Film · English

The Hours (N/A)

Name: The Hours
Director: Stephen Daldry
Genre: drama film, LGBTQ-related film
Duration: 114 min
Cast: Claire Danes, Stephen Dillane, Michael Culkin, Jack Rovello, Linda Bassett

⏱ 114 min drama film LGBTQ-related film

Plot

2002 film directed by Stephen Daldry

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Why Watch This

Three interwoven narratives—Virginia Woolf in 1920s London, a 1950s housewife in suburban California, and a modern-day editor in New York—show how a single novel can shape lives across generations. The film balances intimate character study with sweeping thematic resonance about time, mortality, and the search for meaning.

Best For

Drama lovers, Literary adaptations, LGBTQ viewers, Women’s stories, Award‑season fans, Thoughtful binge‑watchers

The CinePearl Take

Stephen Daldry orchestrates a delicate, almost lyrical pacing that lets each era breathe while never losing the thread that ties them together. Claire Danes delivers a hauntingly fragile portrayal of a young Virginia Woolf, capturing both brilliance and despair. The film’s visual palette shifts with each timeline, reinforcing the emotional weight of each protagonist’s choices.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Stephen Daldry
Cast: Claire Danes, Stephen Dillane, Michael Culkin, Jack Rovello, Linda Bassett, Christian Coulson, Colin Stinton
Writer: David Hare

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