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Release Date: February 23, 1996
Genre: Drama, Suspense, Horror
Director: Stephen Frears
Writer: Christopher Hampton, Valerie Martin
Cast: Ciarán Hinds, Henry Goodman, Linda Bassett, Bronagh Gallagher, Michael Sheen, Glenn Close, Kathy Staff, Michael Gambon, George Cole, John Malkovich, Julia Roberts
Studio: TriStar Pictures
Running Time: 108 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for notable gore and some strong violence

Mary Reilly is a lonely maid, her past shadowing beatings of her abusive father. But now she has things better, working for an esteemed doctor. Dr. Jekyll is smart, kind, and handsome and she idolizes the ground he walks on.

But things are changing. Dr. Jekyll is beginning to seclude himself and cancel appointments. His public appearances are becoming fewer and fewer. And then there's his assistant, the brutally evil Mr. Hyde, who only can...

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Everyone knows the story of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" but Mary Reilly is a new twist on the old story. With new characters, an entirely new perspective, and two esteemed actors, Mary Reilly gives "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" a fresh rejuvenation. The movie is more mysterious than creepy but the dark settings and rich dialog makes an utterly smooth film. Even the transformation from man and beast will surprise you, so, even if you think you know everything there is to know about "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," think again. Full movie review »

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