Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

2022Movie116 minEnglish

A 1950s London cleaning lady falls in love with an haute couture dress by Christian Dior and decides to gamble everything for the sake of this folly.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users93%
Director: Anthony FabianGenres: Comedy, Drama, Family

Plot Summary

In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady named Ada Harris discovers a passion for a couture Dior dress. Believing it holds the key to a more fulfilling life, she embarks on an audacious adventure to Paris. Despite initial setbacks and skepticism, Mrs. Harris navigates the glamorous world of high fashion, charming everyone she meets with her sincerity and determination. Her journey challenges the elite and proves that dreams can indeed come true, no matter one's station in life.

Critical Reception

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its charming story, heartwarming performances, and exquisite visual design. Critics lauded Lesley Manville's central performance as a standout, capturing the essence of a tenacious and endearing protagonist. The film was celebrated for its uplifting and feel-good nature, offering a delightful escape into a world of elegance and aspiration.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and visually delightful film with a standout lead performance.
  • Praised for its heartwarming and optimistic story.
  • Celebrated for its beautiful costume design and Parisian setting.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, appreciating its whimsical and uplifting narrative, the charm of its titular character, and the beautiful depiction of fashion and Paris. Many found it to be a feel-good movie that offered a delightful escape.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design.

Fun Fact

The film's costumes were designed by Jenny Beavan, a renowned costume designer who has won multiple Academy Awards. For this film, she collaborated closely with the House of Dior to recreate authentic 1950s haute couture pieces.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Lesley Manville is clearly having some good fun playing the eponymous, widowed, wartime cleaner. One of her clients, "Lady Dant" (Anna Chancellor) is not so hot when it comes to settling her bills, but she does have a Dior dress - and at £5...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I don’t know if I would have been quite so anxious to see this movie, or if I would have liked it as much, if Lesley Manville was not playing Mrs. Harris, but fortunately she was. An unlikely confluence of events happen to and around Mrs...