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DRAMA . 2000 . 2h 15m . 6.2/10

The House of Mirth_

"When a woman has the beauty men admire and women envy... it is wise to tread carefully."

In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.

Starring Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, Eleanor Bron
Box Office $5.2M
6.2/10
Rating
$5.2M
Box Office
2h 15m
Runtime
2000
Year
UNDERPERFORMED
-48% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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When a woman has the beauty men admire and women envy... it is wise to tread carefully.

In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.

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Box office
The House of Mirth earned $5.2M against a $10.0M budget.
Cast
Gillian Anderson stars as Lily Bart in The House of Mirth.
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Year context
The House of Mirth was released 26 years ago in 2000.
The House of Mirth is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 15m.

BOX OFFICE

$10.0M
Budget
$5.2M
Revenue
-48%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
135 min (2h 15m)
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (85 votes)
Budget
$10,000,000
Box Office
$5,164,404
Profit
$-4,835,596

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The House of Mirth about?
In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.
How long is The House of Mirth?
The House of Mirth has a runtime of 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Who stars in The House of Mirth?
The cast of The House of Mirth includes Gillian Anderson, Dan Aykroyd, Eleanor Bron, Terry Kinney, Anthony LaPaglia.
How much did The House of Mirth make at the box office?
The House of Mirth earned $5,164,404 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $10,000,000.
What is the rating of The House of Mirth?
The House of Mirth has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 85 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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