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A Quiet Passion

6.020162h 5m12AMovieDrama

The story of American poet Emily Dickinson from her early days as a young schoolgirl to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognized artist.

DirectorTerence Davies
WriterTerence Davies
ProducersRoy Boulter·Peter De Maegd

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Terence Davies

CNCynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon
Emily Dickinson
JEJennifer Ehle
Jennifer Ehle
Vinnie Dickinson
KCKeith Carradine
Keith Carradine
Edward Dickinson
EBEmma Bell
Emma Bell
Young Emily Dickinson
SVSara Vertongen
Sara Vertongen
Miss Lyon
DDDuncan Duff
Duncan Duff
Austin Dickinson
JMJodhi May
Jodhi May
Susan Gilbert
JBJoanna Bacon
Joanna Bacon
Emily Norcross
BWBenjamin Wainwright
Benjamin Wainwright
Young Austin Dickinson
CBCatherine Bailey
Catherine Bailey
Vryling Buffum
ABAnnette Badland
Annette Badland
Aunt Elizabeth
NS
Noémie Schellens
Mabel Loomis Todd

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A Quiet Passion — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Quiet Passion?

A Quiet Passion isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is A Quiet Passion on Netflix?

No, A Quiet Passion is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is A Quiet Passion on Amazon Prime Video?

A Quiet Passion isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Quiet Passion for free?

A Quiet Passion isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is A Quiet Passion based on a true story?

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