The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

(2021)Directed by Will Sharpe111 min · PG-13Drama, History, Comedy

Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a restless illustrator in Victorian London, trying to keep his mother and five sisters afloat while his drawings struggle to sell. Then a governess named Emily (Claire Foy) comes into the house to teach his sisters, and a stray kitten brings the two of them closer. Will Sharpe lets the love between Louis and Emily open up a life neither of them had planned for.

Claire Foyas Emily Wain
Andrea Riseboroughas Caroline Wain
Toby Jonesas Sir William Ingram
Sharon Rooneyas Josephine Wain
Aimee Lou Woodas Claire Wain
Hayley Squiresas Marie Wain
Stacy Martinas Felicie Wain
Phoebe Nichollsas Mrs Wain
Adeel Akhtaras Dan Rider
Asim Chaudhryas Herbert Railton
Taika Waititias Max Kase
Crystal Clarkeas Alicia Simmonds
Daniel Rigbyas Bendigo
Richard Ayoadeas Henry Wood
Julian Barrattas Dr Elphick
Dorothy Atkinsonas Mrs Du Frayne
Nick Caveas H.G. Wells
Olivia Colmanas Narrator
Jamie Demetriouas Woodville Jr.
Stewart Scudamoreas Dr Quantock