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The Iron Lady

The Iron Lady

History · Drama · 2011

A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power.

Movie details

The Iron Lady

“Never Compromise.”

2011 History · Drama 1h 45m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.3 / 10

Community rating

A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Iron Lady?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Phyllida Lloyd

Written by

Abi Morgan

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Margaret Thatcher

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Denis Thatcher

Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman

Carol Thatcher

Roger Allam

Roger Allam

Gordon Reece

Susan Brown

Susan Brown

June

Nick Dunning

Nick Dunning

Jim Prior

Nicholas Farrell

Nicholas Farrell

Airey Neave

Court is in session

Put The Iron Lady on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.