Overview
A whimsical journey of an aspiring singer who dares to dream big, despite the odds.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- campy
- warm
- lazy sunday
- music film night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an elegant and compassionate comedy-drama whose strong performances balance the farcical premise with genuine emotional complexity.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Florence insists on becoming an opera singer while her performances are plainly discordant, creating the film's central comic and emotional tension.
St. Clair Bayfield manages Florence's career, social circle, and admirers in order to sustain her confidence and fulfill her dream.
Florence's Carnegie Hall appearance functions as the decisive public proving ground for her lifelong aspiration.
The film invites laughter at Florence's singing while preserving her sincerity and the affection of those who support her.
Films like Florence Foster Jenkins, and why
The King of Staten Island
shares a warm, witty biographical comedy-drama centered on an eccentric performer and an unusually supportive partner
Eddie the Eagle
shares an affectionate, bittersweet portrait of an unconventional artist whose ambition collides with professional limitations
Ricki and the Flash
shares musical performance, social aspiration, comic discomfort, and an underdog's pursuit of public recognition
The Dresser
shares elegant period comedy-drama, determined self-invention, and tension between public performance and private devotion
Movie Details
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Release Date
- 2016-05-06
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (1556)
Cast
- Meryl Streep
- Hugh Grant
- Simon Helberg
- Rebecca Ferguson
- Nina Arianda
- Stanley Townsend
- Allan Corduner
- Christian McKay
- David Haig
- John Sessions
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Florence Foster Jenkins about?
- A wealthy New York socialite turns an impossible opera dream into a moving test of devotion, dignity, and public performance.
- What is Florence Foster Jenkins like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Florence Foster Jenkins as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Florence Foster Jenkins violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Florence Foster Jenkins.
- What did critics think of Florence Foster Jenkins?
- Critics broadly found the film an elegant and compassionate comedy-drama whose strong performances balance the farcical premise with genuine emotional complexity.
- Which films are like Florence Foster Jenkins?
- Films with a similar feel include The King of Staten Island, Eddie the Eagle, Ricki and the Flash, and The Dresser.
- How long is Florence Foster Jenkins?
- Florence Foster Jenkins runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Florence Foster Jenkins?
- In United States, Florence Foster Jenkins is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
