Thomasin McKenzie is quite good as the eponymous, rather timid, prison secretary who lives a rather pedestrian life watching the couples make out in the car-park, or fantasising about a quickie with one of her colleagues, before returning home to her retired cop/dipso father replete with two bottles! The arrival of new psychologist "Rebecca" (Anne Hathaway) injects a little life into her dull routine. This assertive…
Crime has never felt so intoxicating.
During a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by Rebecca, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret — throwing Eileen onto a sinister path.
Top Cast
Thomasin McKenzie
Eileen Dunlop
Anne Hathaway
Rebecca
Shea Whigham
Jim Dunlop
Sam Nivola
Lee Polk
Marin Ireland
Mrs. Polk
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Mrs. Murray
Tonye Patano
Mrs. Stevens
William Hill
Intake Guard
Owen Teague
Randy
Peter McRobbie
Warden
Peter Von Berg
Dr. Frye
Patrick Noonan
Cop
Jefferson White
Buck Warren
Alexander Jameson
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Patrick Ryan Wood
Joseph
Gavin K. Barfield
Mary
Reviews
Rarely have I seen a film as implausible, unfocused and meandering as this second feature outing from director William Oldroyd. After an impressive debut with “Lady Macbeth” (2016), the filmmaker has stumbled seriously in this latest effort, a supposed psychological mystery/thriller that never finds traction and yet somehow manages to go wildly off the rails in the final act. This cinematic misfire examines the…
FAQ about Eileen
What is Eileen about?
During a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by Rebecca, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret — throwing Eileen onto a sinister path.
When was Eileen released?
Eileen was released in 2023.
What genres does Eileen belong to?
Eileen is categorised as Thriller, Crime.
Who stars in Eileen?
The cast of Eileen includes Thomasin McKenzie, Anne Hathaway, Shea Whigham, Sam Nivola, Marin Ireland.