The Muse (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2014, The Muse is a drama film directed by Tim Walker, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. Legend has it that if a human man falls in love with a mermaid she will grow legs; legs that will, if she so desires, carry her far, far away from the very man she cast her watery spell upon... But what becomes of the human man, when her spell remains but she is gone? Edward Dunstan (Ben Whishaw) is a photographer and filmmaker obsessed by his muse (Kristen McMenamy). Blinded by his all-consuming passion and perfectionism, he was unable to see her as she was and so, she has left him. All that remains are his photographs and film of her that he has running on a loop. Only now does he understand what she endured. There is nothing left for him but to become both artist and muse…
Who’s in it. The Muse stars Ben Whishaw as Edward and Kristen McMenamy as The Muse.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Muse sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Muse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Muse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Muse (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Muse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Muse worth watching?
- The Muse holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Muse?
- The Muse stars Ben Whishaw and Kristen McMenamy.
- When was The Muse released?
- The Muse was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.