Synopsis
Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th-century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most elegant hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.
Scores
Overall Score
63.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
63.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
69.0%
Review Aggregate
55.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 55% of 151 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, emotional, historical. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenemotionalhistoricalfunnylightheartedvisually strikingsuspensefulrealisticcoming of agetragic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Close | 2012 | $488,000 | $667,000 | (est) |
| Mia Wasikowska | 2012 | $301,000 | $411,000 | (est) |
| Aaron Johnson | 2012 | $226,000 | $309,000 | (est) |
| Janet McTeer | 2012 | $185,000 | $253,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score56.0
RT critic review count154
Rotten Tomatoes audience score47.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes26,214
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $3,014,696 | $4,118,947 |
| International | 2012 | $4,517,563 | $6,172,297 |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $7,532,259 | $10,291,244 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $3,314,373 | $4,528,392 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $3,345,000 | $4,570,237 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $1,504,000 | $2,054,899 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $5,301,000 | $7,242,699 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $13,096,000 | $17,892,923 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $1,205,878 | $1,647,579 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $27,766,252 | $37,936,729 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $7,500,000 | $10,247,169 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $4,799,000 (est) | $6,556,822 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $1,111,000 | $1,517,947 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $1,592,000 | $2,175,132 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $1,500,000 | $2,049,434 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $16,502,000 | $22,546,504 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $11,264,252 | $15,390,225 |
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