Movie

The Portrait of a Lady

★ 6.0(258)19962h 24m

The Portrait of a Lady is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch The Portrait of a Lady

🇲🇽 Mexico

Good to know

Director: Jane Campion
Release date: 1996-10-17
Runtime: 2h 24m
Language: Italian
Box office: $19,992,836
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Propaganda Films

The Portrait of a Lady — trailer

About The Portrait of a Lady

The Portrait of a Lady is a 1996 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Jane Campion, starring Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich and Barbara Hershey. It has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 258 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Portrait of a Lady in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.

Cast

Nicole Kidman

Isabel Archer

John Malkovich

Gilbert Osmond

Barbara Hershey

Madame Serena Merle

Mary-Louise Parker

Henrietta Stackpole

Christian Bale

Edward Rosier

Shelley Winters

Mrs. Touchett

Richard E. Grant

Lord Warburton

Shelley Duvall

Countess Gemini

John Gielgud

Mr. Touchett

Viggo Mortensen

Caspar Goodwood

Martin Donovan

Ralph Touchett

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Bob Bantling

Themes & keywords

friendshipbased on novel or bookintellectualmanipulationeuropemoneyamericanartrichwoman director19th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Portrait of a Lady in Mexico?+

In Mexico, The Portrait of a Lady is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Portrait of a Lady on Netflix?+

The Portrait of a Lady is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Portrait of a Lady?+

The Portrait of a Lady has a runtime of 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

Who stars in The Portrait of a Lady?+

The Portrait of a Lady stars Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker and Christian Bale.

When did The Portrait of a Lady come out?+

The Portrait of a Lady is a 1996 movie directed by Jane Campion.

What genre is The Portrait of a Lady?+

The Portrait of a Lady is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Portrait of a Lady?+

The Portrait of a Lady was directed by Jane Campion.