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Nell

6.519941h 52mPG-13MovieDramaThriller

In a remote woodland cabin, a small town doctor discovers Nell — a beautiful young hermit woman with many secrets.

DirectorMichael Apted
WritersMark Handley·William Nicholson
ProducersJodie Foster·Renée Missel

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Apted

JFJodie Foster
Jodie Foster
Nell Kellty
LNLiam Neeson
Liam Neeson
Dr. Lovell
NRNatasha Richardson
Natasha Richardson
Dr. Paula Olsen
RLRichard Libertini
Richard Libertini
Dr. Paley
RMRobin Mullins
Robin Mullins
Mary Peterson
NSNick Searcy
Nick Searcy
Sheriff Todd Peterson
JDJeremy Davies
Jeremy Davies
Billy Fisher
OCO'Neal Compton
O'Neal Compton
Don Fontana, Lovell's Attorney
JIJoe Inscoe
Joe Inscoe
Judge
SWStephanie Dawn Wood
Stephanie Dawn Wood
Ruthie Lovell
HB
Heather M. Bomba
Twin
MB
Marianne E. Bomba
Twin

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Nell — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nell?

Nell isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Nell on Netflix?

No, Nell is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Nell on Amazon Prime Video?

Nell isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Nell for free?

Nell isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.