Benedict Cumberbatch
Louis Wain
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Nov 5, 2021 · A biographical drama about the eccentric British artist who painted surreal cats and explored electricity. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy and Andrea Riseborough, directed by Will Sharpe.
- Will Sharpe
- 3 min
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain is a 2021 biographical comedy-drama film directed by Will Sharpe, from a story by Simon Stephenson, and screenplay by Stephenson and Sharpe. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch (as the eccentric artist Louis Wain), Claire Foy, Andrea Riseborough and Toby Jones.
- Arthur Sharpe
- Will Sharpe
- Adam Ackland, Ed Clarke, Leah Clarke
Oct 22, 2021 · A biopic of the eccentric British artist who painted cats in various styles and colors. Critics praise Cumberbatch's performance and the film's whimsy, but some find it boring and redundant.
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- Will Sharpe
- PG-13
- Sophia Di Martino
Jan 2, 2022 · The Electrical Life of Louis Wain review – a portrait of the artist as a delusional cat lover. Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy star in this affecting biopic of the Victorian painter...
- Wendy Ide
Oct 21, 2021 · NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Will Sharpe. Biography, Drama, History. PG-13. 1h 51m. Find Tickets. When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn an...
Sep 3, 2021 · A quirky and affecting film about the life and work of Louis Wain, a Victorian cat painter who created hundreds of electric cats with big eyes and spiky fur. The film explores his personal and professional struggles, his obsessions with electricity and his legacy in the art world.
