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8It catches exactly the drab, rationed, overly genteel-at-all-levels-of-society tone of the period (...). And the last act is almost unbearably affecting...
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10In a film of pitch-perfect, seemingly effortless performances, Imelda Staunton is the key player, and her success at creating Vera Drake allows the story to fall into place and belong there.
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8Leighs iscenesættelse er en regulær tidsmaskine, der både formår at tegne de små detaljer og give dybde i de store linier.
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What is Vera Drake about? 
In 1950s London, Vera Drake (Imelda Staunton) is a devoted wife and mother who keeps a secret from her family. Unbeknownst to them, she helps young women abort their pregnancies, believing it's her duty to aid those in need. When one of her patients nearly dies, Vera is arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions. As her family learns of her activities, they struggle to come to terms with the truth. A powerful and poignant drama that explores the complexities of morality and the consequences of taking a stand.
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What movies are similar to Vera Drake?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Vera Drake include The Pursuit of Happyness, The Ron Clark Story, Magnolia, Fight Club, American Beauty, Dogtooth.
When was Vera Drake released in theaters?
Vera Drake was released in theaters on October 22, 2004.
