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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The House of Mirth earned $5.2M against a $10.0M budget.
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.
CAST (20)
Gillian Anderson
Lily Bart
Dan Aykroyd
Augustus 'Gus' Trenor
Eleanor Bron
Mrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt
Terry Kinney
George Dorset
Anthony LaPaglia
Sim Rosedale
Laura Linney
Bertha Dorset
Jodhi May
Grace Julia Stepney
Elizabeth McGovern
Mrs. Carry Fisher
Eric Stoltz
Lawrence Selden
Penny Downie
Judy Trenor
Pearce Quigley
Percy Gryce
Helen Coker
Evie Van Osburgh
MM
Mary MacLeod
Mrs. Haffen
PV
Paul Venables
Jack Stepney
Serena Gordon
Gwen Stepney
Lorelei King
Mrs. Hatch
Linda Marlowe
Madame Regina
AM
Anne Marie Timoney
Miss Haines
Clare Higgins
Mrs. Bry
Ralph Riach
Lord Hubert Dacy
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