IMDb 7.3 2024 HD

The Great Lillian Hall

The Great Lillian Hall

2024
Adventure Drama History Mystery
111 min TV-14 USA
7 / 10
7.3 IMDB

Lillian Hall, a Broadway actress, has never missed a performance throughout her long, illustrious career. Yet in rehearsals for a new play her confidence is challenged. People and…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Michael Cristofer
Starring
Jessica Lange / Kathy Bates / Jesse Williams / Lily Rabe / Pierce Brosnan / Michael Rose / Cindy Hogan / Keith Arthur Bolden

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Mar 17, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that trusts its audience and, more importantly, trusts its lead actress. Jessica Lange is phenomenal as Lillian Hall, a Broadway legend whose unwavering dedication is tested by a new, challenging role. The movie excels…

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Benjamin Carter
Mar 17, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Great Lillian Hall' presents a familiar narrative arc about a seasoned performer facing the challenges of a new production and the erosion of her confidence. Jessica Lange is, as expected, excellent, conveying Lillian Hall's internal struggles with…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 17, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly magnificent turn from Jessica Lange anchors 'The Great Lillian Hall,' a film that understands the profound emotional landscape of a life dedicated to the stage. Lange’s portrayal of Lillian Hall is nothing short of breathtaking, capturing…

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Marcus Thorne
Mar 17, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

There's a certain theatrical gravitas to 'The Great Lillian Hall,' primarily driven by Jessica Lange's commanding presence. The film tackles the anxieties of aging in a youth obsessed industry with a reserved, almost understated approach. While the plot…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 17, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Jessica Lange delivers a powerhouse performance in 'The Great Lillian Hall,' a film that offers a poignant look at the twilight of a legendary stage career. Lange embodies Lillian Hall with a captivating blend of steel and vulnerability,…

FAQs

The film's premise suggests a nuanced portrayal of the challenges faced by veteran actors. It highlights how even those with a storied career, like Lillian Hall, can experience a crisis of confidence. The narrative seems to explore the pressure to maintain a perfect facade and the internal struggles that arise when that perfection is threatened.