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Effie Gray

6.020141h 44mPG-13MovieDrama

A look at the mysterious relationship between Victorian art critic John Ruskin and his teenage bride Effie Gray.

DirectorRichard Laxton
WriterEmma Thompson
ProducersAndreas Roald·Donald Rosenfeld

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PlexPlex
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Laxton

DFDakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning
Euphemia 'Effie' Gray
ETEmma Thompson
Emma Thompson
Lady Eastlake
GWGreg Wise
Greg Wise
John Ruskin
TSTom Sturridge
Tom Sturridge
Everett Millais
RCRobbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane
Doctor
JWJulie Walters
Julie Walters
Margaret Cox Ruskin
DJDerek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Travers Twiss
CCClaudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale
Viscountess
DSDavid Suchet
David Suchet
Mr. Ruskin
JFJames Fox
James Fox
Sir Charles Eastlake
PDPatrick Doyle
Patrick Doyle
Wedding Minister
RTRussell Tovey
Russell Tovey
George

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Effie Gray — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Effie Gray?

Effie Gray is streaming on Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Effie Gray on Netflix?

No, Effie Gray is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is Effie Gray on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Effie Gray isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch Effie Gray for free?

Effie Gray is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.

Is Effie Gray based on a true story?

Yes — Effie Gray is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).