Florence Foster Jenkins Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The inspiring true story of the world's worst singer.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Oct. 16, 2016

Florence Foster Jenkins

Release Date: Friday, August 12, 2016 Theaters

Director: Stephen Frears

Starring: Meryl Streep • Hugh Grant • Rebecca Ferguson • Simon Helberg • John Kavanagh

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 50 m

3.33 / 5.0

86% WILL SEE 14% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A New York heiress is determined to become a famous opera singer despite her lack of talent.

Drama

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Who stars in Florence Foster Jenkins – Cast List

Meryl Streep
Hoppers, The Devil Wears Prada 2
Hugh Grant
Wonka, Sense and Sensibility (30th Anniversary)
R
Rebecca Ferguson
... Kathleen

Mercy, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
S
Simon Helberg
... Cosme McMoon

For Worse, Space Oddity
J
John Kavanagh
... Arturo Toscanini

Riverdance: The Animated Adventure, The Invisible Woman
N
Nina Arianda
... Agnes Stark

Bang Bang, Greedy People
N
Neve Gachev
... Friend of Florence
C
Christian McKay
... Earl Wilson

Rush, The Young Messiah
M
Mark Arnold
... Cole Porter

Christmas at the Holly Day Inn

Who is making Florence Foster Jenkins – Crew List

A look at Florence Foster Jenkins behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Stephen Frears last helmed The Lost King and Victoria and Abdul. The film's writer Nicholas Martin last penned Golda and The Duke.

Director: Stephen Frears
Screenwriter: Nicholas Martin
Producer: Michael Kuhn

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: BBC Films
Pathé
Qwerty Films

Production – What we know about the Florence Foster Jenkins

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2016

Completed

Changed Florence Foster Jenkins movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2014

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Filming late 2015 with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant starring.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for brief suggestive material
Runtime: 1 hr, 50 m
Tagline: The inspiring true story of the world's worst singer.
Also known as: Florence
Language: English

Florence Foster Jenkins Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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TV Spot: Together

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TV Spot: Dream

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UK Theatrical Trailer

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Featurette

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TV Spot: Inspired

Florence Foster Jenkins Release Date: When was the film released?

Florence Foster Jenkins was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 12 , 2016. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Sausage Party , Pete's Dragon and Disorder.