Ever since the novel came out in 1928, it has received criticism and was even the subject of a heated controversy. Because of its explicit language and sex scenes, the novel was banned in the US, the UK, India, Japan, Canada, and Australia. It also caught itself in the middle of an obscenity trial in the UK. And now that Netflix has adapted the book into a film, we can’t help but ask if it will be available in the countries where it is banned. Here’s what we know about this movie right now.
When Is Lady Chatterley’s Lover Coming Out on Netflix?
The movie was actually released in select cinemas last Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Fortunately, we don’t have to wait too long for Lady Chatterley’s Lover to come out on Netflix since the streaming service has scheduled this for release on Friday, December 2, 2022. This is a welcomed change since it’s only been a week since the film released in theaters.
Why Was Lady Chatterley’s Lover Banned in Some Countries?
Lady Chatterley’s Lover is one of the most controversial books of all time. In fact, it has been banned in the UK, the US, Australia, India, Japan, and Canada for being sexually explicit. The book was first published in Italy in 1928. The next year, it was published again in Paris. However, the publishers, Penguin, faced a trial under the Obscene Publications Act for its explicit sexual content and language. What followed next was a dramatic and highly publicized trial with Penguin earning the right to publish the book in November 1960. On the first day of publication, all 200,000 copies of the book were sold in bookshops throughout England. In the US, the book was banned for several years. The ban was revoked in 1959 after a US Court of Appeals judge overturned the ban and the obscenity laws responsible for it.
What Is Lady Chatterley’s Lover Story About?
The Netflix film adapts the contents of the 1928 novel and follows the story of Lady Constance Chatterley (played by Emma Corrin) and Oliver Mellors (played by Jack O’Connell), her gatekeeper. Lady Constance, who goes by the name Connie, defies all odds with their unconventional love story. After all, she is still married to Sir Clifford Chatterley, a wealthy landowner.
Is Lady Chatterley’s Lover Based on a True Story?
Speculations reveal that Lady Chatterley’s Lover is based on a real socialite from the 20th century. Because of the coincidences in her story, The Guardian once called Lady Ottoline Morrell as “the real Lady Chatterley.”
Who Is Part of Lady Chatterley’s Lover Cast?
The cast of Lady Chatterley’s Lover includes the following:
Emma Corrin (as Lady Chatterley)Jack O’Connell (as Oliver Mellows)Matthew Duckett (as Sir Clifford Chatterley)Joely Richardson (as Mrs. Bolton)Ella Hunt (as Mrs. Flint)
Faye Marsay (as Hilda)
Is There a Lady Chatterley’s Lover Trailer?
Yes, Netflix released a very-NSFW trailer for Lady Chatterley’s Lover a few weeks ago. You can watch the trailer here:
Lady Chatterley’s Lover gets released on Netflix on Friday, December 2, 2022.
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