SHOP COUSIN BETTE
IMDb >
Cousin Bette (1998)
![[Add to My Movies]](http://i.media-imdb.com/images//tn15/button_addtomymovies.gif){kind=small}
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsCousin Bette (1998)
photos
board
trailer
details
| Photos (see all 7 | slideshow) | Videos |
      |
 |
Overview
Tagline:
Who knew deception, treachery and revenge could be this much fun...Plot:
Jessica Lange stars as Cousin Bette, a poor and lonely seamstress, who, after the death of her prominent and wealthy sister... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Terrific Black Comedy moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Jessica Lange | ... | Cousin Bette |
 | Elisabeth Shue | ... | Jenny Cadine |
 | Bob Hoskins | ... | Cesar Crevel |
 | Hugh Laurie | ... | Baron Hector Hulot |
| Aden Young | ... | Count Wenceslas Steinbach |
 | Kelly Macdonald | ... | Hortense Hulot |
| Toby Stephens | ... | Victorin Hulot |
| Jefferson Mays | ... | Stidmann |
| Geraldine Chaplin | ... | Adeline Hulot |
| John Benfield | ... | Dr. Bianchon |
| Paul Bandey | ... | Priest |
 | Laura Fraser | ... | Mariette |
| Janie Hargreaves | ... | Célestine |
| Gillian Martell | ... | Portress |
| John Sessions | ... | Musical Director |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for sexuality.Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
108 minLanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby SRCertification:
Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Australia:M | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Iceland:LH | Canada:PG (British Columbia) | Singapore:M18 | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Spain:13 | Sweden:7 | UK:15 | USA:RMOVIEmeter: 
15% since last week
why?
Fun Stuff
Quotes:
Vauvinet, the Moneylender: It's the not about the money, you understand...Victorin Hulot: I understand.
Vauvinet, the Moneylender: ...It's the principle.
Victorin Hulot: I understand.
Vauvinet, the Moneylender: So if you don't repay us, we kill you, your wife and children and throw your bodies into the Seine.
[pause]
Victorin Hulot: I understand.
more
Soundtrack:
Nelly's Air moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for Cousin Bette (1998)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Barry Lyndon | Dangerous Liaisons | The English Patient | Malèna | Match Point |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
"Cousin Bette" is a witty and deliciously mean-spirited black comedy. The operative term, however, is "mean-spirited," so this film is not for all tastes. Cousin Bette is victimized (at least in her own mind) by her selfish and unfeeling relatives. Based on a Balzac novel, the story follows Bette's attempts to find love and to get even with those she believes have wronged her. Things don't ever work out as Cousin Bette plans, but the lady proves she is adaptable. Jessica Lange, despite her beauty made me believe that she was an unattractive spinster. Bob Hoskins was, as always, excellent, as was Elizabeth Shue, who nearly stole the show. Good stuff. Recommended.