While the film version of A Doll’s House is quite similar to the play, there are a few key differences. For instance, in the film version, the audience sees more settings than in the play. Recall how in the play version all of the action takes place within the Helmer household. In contrast, in the film there are some scenes that take place outside of the apartment. For instance, while the play begins with a description of the apartment, the film begins with a clip of Nora riding in a carriage outside.

The dialogue throughout the movie is also slightly different than the dialogue throughout the play. For example, some of the nicknames that Torvald used for Nora are different, like when he calls her a “little skylark” instead of a “twittering lark.” He also talks to her more about her problem spending money in the play than in the film. Despite some differences in the way topics are depicted and discussed, the film and the play both use the same plot to explore themes like marriage and gender inequality.