Hysteria
"A comedy about the birth of the vibrator in Victorian England."
Originally released in 2011. Hysteria is a comedy/romance film. directed by Tanya Wexler.
Starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, and Jonathan Pryce
Synopsis
Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (844 votes)
Box Office
$9.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 4 more
Director
Top Cast
Maggie Gyllenhaal
as Charlotte Dalrymple
Hugh Dancy
as Dr. Mortimer Granville
Jonathan Pryce
as Dr. Robert Dalrymple
Felicity Jones
as Emily Dalrymple
Rupert Everett
as Lord Edmund St. John-Smythe
Ashley Jensen
as Fanny
Sheridan Smith
as Molly the Lolly
Gemma Jones
as Lady St. John-Smythe
Tobias Menzies
as Mr. Squyers
Malcolm Rennie
as Lord St. John-Smythe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $9,504,139
Production Companies
- Forthcoming Productions
- Beachfront Films
- Chimera Films LLC
- Informant Media
- ARTE France Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hysteria about?
Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator.
Who directed Hysteria?
Hysteria was directed by Tanya Wexler.
How long is Hysteria?
Hysteria has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Hysteria released?
Hysteria was released on June 6, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hysteria?
The main cast of Hysteria includes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Dancy, Jonathan Pryce, Felicity Jones, Rupert Everett.
Is Hysteria worth watching?
Hysteria has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 844 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.