The British film *Vera Drake*, featuring Imelda Staunton and Daniel Mays, is now available on a new streaming service in the UK. Released in 2004, this critically acclaimed film from director Mike Leigh has been praised by both critics and audiences for its compelling story.
The movie stars Imelda Staunton as Vera, a housekeeper in 1950s London. Secretly, Vera also helps women end unwanted pregnancies, but the authorities eventually begin to suspect her illegal actions.
The drama, featuring a strong cast of British actors like Eddie Marsan, Phil Davis, and Adrian Scarborough, is now available on Netflix in the UK, having been added to the streaming service on Friday, October 17th.
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I was so excited when *Vera Drake* came out, and it totally lived up to the hype! It was a huge deal when it won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival – that’s like, the biggest prize you can get there. And it didn’t stop there – it even got nominated for three Oscars, including awards for the actress and the director. It was a really special film and deserved all the recognition.
I was so impressed to see that *Vera Drake* has a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes! That’s based on 160 reviews, and critics seem to really agree it’s fantastic. They especially highlighted Imelda Staunton’s performance, saying she brings a lot of heart and humanity to a really difficult and sensitive topic – abortion.
Critics have praised the film as both deeply moving and captivating. *Variety* noted its emotional power and compassionate storytelling, while the *Chicago Sun-Times* highlighted the actors’ flawless and natural performances.
BBC.com praised Mike Leigh’s drama, highlighting that all the performances were outstanding and, more importantly, the film approached the sensitive topic of abortion without taking sides.
Film Comment Magazine described the main character in Mike Leigh’s latest film as a relentlessly compelling and quietly powerful middle-aged woman, constantly busy and full of energy.
The *Washington Post* also highly praised the performance, calling Staunton the “standout” and describing the work as “a carefully crafted story that subtly touches your heart and makes you think.”
Netflix UK has added more than just period dramas this week. New additions also include the documentary *The Perfect Neighbor*, the popular horror film *A Quiet Place* directed by John Krasinski, and the classic sci-fi movie *Back to the Future*.
Vera Drake is streaming now on Netflix.
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