# Vera Drake (2004) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/vera-drake-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 93/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 80% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Director | Mike Leigh |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 125 min |
| Festival premiere | Venice 2004 (Golden Lion) |

## Quick answer

Vera Drake (2004) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Vera Drake — Golden Lion at Venice 2004. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 83/100. Directed by Mike Leigh.

## Celluloid verdict

Vera Drake — Golden Lion at Venice 2004. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

## Cast

Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Sally Hawkins, Daniel Mays, Eddie Marsan, Alex Kelly, Ruth Sheen, Adrian Scarborough, Heather Craney, Lesley Manville

## Accolades

Premiered at Venice 2004, where it won the Golden Lion.

## Where to watch

Global: BFI Player
the United States: BFI Player
the United Kingdom: Netflix, StudioCanal Presents
Japan: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is Vera Drake worth watching?**
Vera Drake holds a 82% Celluloid Score. Vera Drake — Golden Lion at Venice 2004. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Vera Drake about?**
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

**Who directed Vera Drake?**
Vera Drake (2004) was directed by Mike Leigh.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Vera Drake?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (93/100), Metascore (83/100), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (7.6/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Vera Drake?**
Vera Drake is streaming on BFI Player; on BFI Player in the United States; on Netflix, StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Availability varies by region.

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