Maria Altmann (Mirren) is a seemingly modest woman whose curriculum vitae, however, hides many secrets. The fate of her wealthy family living in pre-war Vienna bind because of one of the most audacious in the history of the looting carried out by the Nazi government of Austria. Decades later, Maria assisted by a young lawyer (Reynolds) begins a heroic struggle for the family collection. Her part is worth more than $ 100 million painting by Gustav Klimt's "Golden Adele". For Mary portrait of her aunt is an important family heirloom, but for Austria is the most valuable national relics. Do Klimt's famous painting, called "Austrian Mona Lisa", will return to the rightful owner?