Cousine Bette

Original title: Cousin Bette

1998
R
1h 48m

IMDb RATING

6.2/10

2.9K

YOUR RATING

Elisabeth Shue and Jessica Lange in Cousine Bette (1998)

Theatrical Trailer from Fox Searchlight Pictures

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Dark Comedy Period Drama Satire Comedy Drama Romance

When her sister dies in 1846, Bette moves from the château to Paris to work as a theater seamstress. She helps a handsome, starving artist. When her niece lures him away from her, she plans ... Read allWhen her sister dies in 1846, Bette moves from the château to Paris to work as a theater seamstress. She helps a handsome, starving artist. When her niece lures him away from her, she plans a devious revenge.When her sister dies in 1846, Bette moves from the château to Paris to work as a theater seamstress. She helps a handsome, starving artist. When her niece lures him away from her, she plans a devious revenge.

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IMDb RATING

6.2/10

2.9K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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Cousin Bette

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Trivia
According to his diaries, Alan Rickman turned down a role in this film.

Quotes
Mlle. Elisabeth 'Bette' Fisher: For the sake of their pleasure, men commit the most appalling crimes.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Truman Show/The Last Days of Disco/A Perfect Murder/The Opposite of Sex/Hope Floats (1998)

Soundtracks
The Other Side of Heaven
Performed by Elisabeth Shue
Music and Lyrics by Danny Troob and Des McAnuff
Adapted from the music of Jacques Offenbach
Produced by Simon Boswell

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Featured review

7/10

One of the good films of 1998

GOOD. Pleasant satirical comedy to watch. Set at the end of the first half of the 19th century, it has great costumes, renowned actors, and an excellent soundtrack. By the way, the soundtrack is filled with great classics of classical music from that period. The script is well constructed and intelligible with lots of satire and sarcasm. The pace of the film is very busy, with the succession of several events every minute. I gave it a 7 because I didn't see anything extraordinary, exceptional, captivating, exciting, or different from other better films that I have seen that could elevate it. As for my recommendation to IMDb moviegoers, yes, I recommend it.