The House of Mirth

Right now you can watch The House of Mirth in the US on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium, and in the UK on BFI Player — and the chemistry between the leads carries every scene. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Gillian Anderson carries the emotional throughline with real conviction. Start it on fuboTV whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

The House of Mirth is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. What makes The House of Mirth work is that the obstacles feel real, not manufactured for the plot. In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society. Gillian Anderson and Dan Aykroyd lead a cast that makes the relationship feel genuine, not scripted. It was released in 2000. What makes The House of Mirth work is that the leads feel like people first, a couple second. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

The House of Mirth is ideal for viewers who want romance served with real character development. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. The chemistry Gillian Anderson brings to it is the engine that drives everything. A rarer quality than it sounds — earning the romantic beats rather than assuming them.

The House of Mirth was released in 2000, directed by Terence Davies. The full 135-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.