Synopsis

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris tells a humorously heartwarming tale about London housecleaner Ada Harris (Lesley Manville), who thinks her lonely life might turn around if she can become the owner of a Christian Dior gown. Saying goodbye to friends like Archie (Jason Isaacs) won’t be easy, and neither will be winning over elite people in Paris from Madame Colbert (Isabelle Huppert) to idealistic accountant Andre (Lucas Bravo). But Ada’s irrepressible charm just might end up saving the whole House of Dior in this uplifting story of how an ordinary woman becomes an extraordinary inspiration by daring to follow her dreams.

Critics Views

“There’s such a lovely sweet-natured sense of fun in this Cinderella tale, a multicoloured confection like something that Fortnum & Mason might put in the shop window. Manville carries it off with absolute conviction: she plays Mrs Harris’s naivety with just the right lightness, her determination with the right edge of steel, and her inner grief at the long-denied loss of her husband with the right seriousness and sadness. Preposterous though it may be, this is a terrific family movie in a style audiences may not have seen since Mary Poppins. I hope it’s a box-office smash up to Christmas and beyond.”
The Guardian

“Not to gush or go too far overboard, but the warmth of a movie like “Mrs. Harris” is downright restorative in the viewing, two escapist hours that remind us that everyone is entitled to courtesy, a fair shake and a little beauty and luxury, and most of all, the hope that life can get better.”
Movie Nation

“This is Manville’s film, a too-rare star vehicle in which one of England’s most invaluable actors carries us effortlessly on the wings of Mrs. Harris’ dream of egalitarian elegance.”
The Hollywood Reporter

“Lit from within by the sunny disposition of its main character, Mrs Harris Goes To Paris is a lovely, modest ode to kindness, anchored by Lesley Manville’s considered performance as a housekeeper who is tired of feeling invisible.”
Screen Daily

“Led by a great Lesley Manville, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is a delightfully wholesome film and the very definition of a “feel good” story.”
Screen Rant

Film Rating

IMDb
 Critics: 70%  Audience 71%

Rotten Tomatoes
Critics positive score 94%   Audience Liked It 93%

 Stockbridge Audience Score: 88%

Audience Comments

A really good film
Delightful light fantasy
It was a sheer delight. Beautiful performance by Lesley Mankiller.
Good fun- maybe a bit long.
Fingers crossed for the BAFTAs and Oscars Best Costume award!
Really very good.
Much enjoyed
Brilliant performance by Lesley Manville. Heart warming comforting storey line. Emotionally happy.
A very jolly romp
I thought the performance by the star of the film was excellent. The film was a light hearted fantasy which included significant issues of social class with goodness overcoming some, but not all, of the barriers to social integration.
Very enjoyable escapism, visually beautiful
A breath of fresh air!
Lesley Manville must be the perfect choice for that part. An excellent feel-good film
Very entertaining and gentle
Wonderfully witty. A delightful, sentimental feelgood movie. It was so nice to watch a film that made me laugh out loud.
A lovely feel good film, perfect for a dreary February evening
A pleasant ride.
Reality and the dream – reality can be brutal!
Enjoyable, funny and gentle, but missed some of the dialogue, could have done with sub-titles
Charming escapism!
A lovely feel good film
Light-hearted and fun
A nice easy feel good film just right for a cold February day
Enjoyable film
Well done. Perhaps more of a film for the ladies!
A good old fashioned feel-good film
Light hearted comedy which was enjoyable
Lesley Manville did her usual brilliant job – she really brought this character to life.
A real feel good film!
An over sentimental experience.
Heart warming, fast paced, attractive and funny.
Light, feel good film, easy watching
I was interested in this film as my parents moved to near Paris in 1957. I was 17 and working in England but went out there for holidays. I took a friend to Lanvin to see their show but not Dior.
Perfect bit of feel-good escapism
We loved our evening. Thank You