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ROMANCE . 1998 . 1h 45m . 4.7/10

The Misadventures of Margaret_

A timid, insecure popular author with an overly-attentive professor husband decide to write an erotic novel. With encouragement from her sister and a bi-sexual friend, she goes to France with the intent of doing research at an inn where a diary she had been using documented erotic encounters. Instead she finds the inn is now a cloister for singing nuns. However, a young, divorced sound engineer is also there taping the nuns. While attracted, she mostly succumbs only to new fantasies until he follows her home to New York.

Starring Parker Posey, Jeremy Northam, Craig Chester
4.7/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
1998
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A timid, insecure popular author with an overly-attentive professor husband decide to write an erotic novel. With encouragement from her sister and a bi-sexual friend, she goes to France with the intent of doing research at an inn where a diary she had been using documented erotic encounters. Instead she finds the inn is now a cloister for singing nuns. However, a young, divorced sound engineer is also there taping the nuns. While attracted, she mostly succumbs only to new fantasies until he follows her home to New York.

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Parker Posey stars as Margaret Nathan in The Misadventures of Margaret.
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Year context
The Misadventures of Margaret was released 28 years ago in 1998.
Overview
A timid, insecure popular author with an overly-attentive professor husband decide to write an erotic novel. With encouragement from her sister and a bi-sexu...
The Misadventures of Margaret is a Romance, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

CAST (20)

Parker Posey
Parker Posey
Margaret Nathan
Jeremy Northam
Jeremy Northam
Edward Nathan
Craig Chester
Craig Chester
Richard Lane
Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern
Till Turner
Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields
Lily
Alexis Denisof
Alexis Denisof
Dr. Lupi
Corbin Bernsen
Corbin Bernsen
Art Turner
Justine Waddell
Justine Waddell
Young Girl
Patrick Bruel
Patrick Bruel
Martin
Stéphane Freiss
Stéphane Freiss
The Philosopher
Amy Phillips
Amy Phillips
Sarah From Brighton
Sylvie Testud
Sylvie Testud
Young Nun
AM
Al Mackenzie
Richard's Boyfriend
Kerry Shale
Kerry Shale
Librarian
Jacey Sallés
Jacey Sallés
Astronaught #1
Jeff Harding
Jeff Harding
Man at Party
Teresa Gallagher
Teresa Gallagher
Astronaught #2
MC
Mel Claus Crawford
Astronaught #3
DS
Danusio Salememoreia
French Gardner
CW
Charlie Waterman
Waitress / 18th Century Lesbian

BOX OFFICE

$5.0M
Budget

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Rating
4.7/10 (6 votes)
Budget
$5,000,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Misadventures of Margaret about?
A timid, insecure popular author with an overly-attentive professor husband decide to write an erotic novel. With encouragement from her sister and a bi-sexual friend, she goes to France with the intent of doing research at an inn where a diary she had been using documented erotic encounters. Instead she finds the inn is now a cloister for singing nuns. However, a young, divorced sound engineer is also there taping the nuns. While attracted, she mostly succumbs only to new fantasies until he follows her home to New York.
How long is The Misadventures of Margaret?
The Misadventures of Margaret has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in The Misadventures of Margaret?
The cast of The Misadventures of Margaret includes Parker Posey, Jeremy Northam, Craig Chester, Elizabeth McGovern, Brooke Shields.
What is the rating of The Misadventures of Margaret?
The Misadventures of Margaret has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Romance Comedy
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