Hysteria (2011) movie poster

Hysteria (2011)

"A comedy about the birth of the vibrator in Victorian England."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 56% (RT: 59%, MC: 53) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomance

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Director
Tanya Wexler
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
United Kingdom, Luxembourg, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (854 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
59%
Metacritic
53
Cast
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
Sheridan Smith as Molly the Lolly
Gemma Jones as Lady St. John-Smythe
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 854 votes. Critics scored it lower at 56%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Hysteria, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for Hysteria was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Hysteria is a 2011 comedy, romance film directed by Tanya Wexler. Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator. The film has been rated by 854 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Hysteria delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Hysteria (2011) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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