Filmium Back to search
Movie Backdrop

Miss Potter streaming

2006 Movie Drama, Romance, Biography 92 min Ages 8+
By: Chris Noonan With: Renée Zellweger, Barbara Flynn, Emily Watson, Matyelok Gibbs, Ewan McGregor

In 1902, in London, spinster Beatrix Potter (Renée Zellweger) lives with her bourgeois parents. Her snobbish mother, Helen Potter (Barbara Flynn), had introduced several bachelors to Beatrix until she was twenty-years-old, but she had turned them all down. Beatrix Potter has been drawing animals and making up stories about them since she was a child, but her parents have never recognized her as an artist. One day, Miss Potter offers her stories to a print house, and a rookie publisher, Norman Warne (Ewan McGregor), who is delighted with her tales, publishes her first children's book. This success leads Norman to publish two other books, and Miss Potter meanwhile becomes the best friend of his single sister Millie Warne (Emily Watson). Soon Beatrix and Norman fall in love with each other, but Helen does not accept that her daughter would marry a "trader". However, Beatrix's father Rupert Potter (Bill Paterson) proposes that his daughter spend the summer with his wife and him in their country house in Lake District, and if she is still interested in Norman after the summertime, he would bless their marriage. When Miss Potter stops receiving letters from Norman, she is disappointed. Then one day she receives a letter from Millie explaining what had happened to Norman.

Filmium rating
57%

Mood

Bittersweet
Charming
Inspiring
Romantic
Touching

Cast & Crew

Chris Noonan
Richard Maltby Jr.
Ewan McGregor
Bill Paterson
Renée Zellweger
Barbara Flynn
Emily Watson
Matyelok Gibbs
Lloyd Owen

Adaptation

Biographical Adaptation
Children'S Stories

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Animation
Compositing
Live-Action
Vfx
Vibrant Colors

Narrative Structure

Biopic
Character-Focused
Chronological
Flashback Elements
Linear

Pace

Balanced
Engaging
Moderate Pace

Runtime

Approximately 1.5 Hours

Soundtrack

Original Score
Pop Song

Style

Animated Sequences
Animation
Biographical
Linear
Live-Action
Period Drama

Time-Period

Early 20Th Century
Victorian England

Central Conflict

Artistic Independence
Independence
Personal Ambition
Personal Grief
Romantic Disapproval
Societal Expectations

Characters

Beatrix Potter
Helen Potter
Millie
Norman Warne
William Heelis

Ending

Happy Ending
Legacy
Marriage

Historical Context

Early 20Th Century
Victorian Era

Key Plot Points

Book Publication
Land Buying
Norman'S Death
Romantic Proposal

Plot

Artistic Pursuit
Biographical
Land Conservation
Personal Loss
Romantic
Romantic Relationship
Tragedy

Setting

Early 20Th Century
Lake District
London
Publisher'S Office

Shooting Location

Isle Of Man
Lake District
London
Scotland

Theme

Artistic Passion
Independence
Legacy
Love And Loss
Personal Ambition
Personal Loss
Romantic Love

Genre

Biographical
Drama
Family
Romance

Audiences

Adults
Biography Enthusiasts
Children
Families
Family

Titles

Miss Potter

Awards

Golden Globe Nomination
Saturn Award Nomination

Box Office Success

$35.8 Million Worldwide

Critical Reception

67% On Rotten Tomatoes
Positive Reviews

Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes 67%

Reception

Audience Appreciation
Award Nominations
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Release Year

2006
mowizz ID: a0c8c64b-fe40-4bd9-90c6-03f25968d917
Imprint
Privacy policy
Terms and Conditions
About us
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Supported by:
KtBE
BAK
EGS
Suissimage
Swissperform
© 2026 Filmium GmbH - all external content remains the property of the rightful owner
Version: v1.2.77 (frontend) | (backend)