In 1950s London, a humorless bureaucrat decides to take time off work to experience life after receiving a grim diagnosis.In 1950s London, a humorless bureaucrat decides to take time off work to experience life after receiving a grim diagnosis.In 1950s London, a humorless bureaucrat decides to take time off work to experience life after receiving a grim diagnosis.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 10 wins & 49 nominations total
John Mackay
- Jones
- (as John MacKay)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe production designers went to a great deal of trouble to make this film look like it was made in the era it was set, including avoiding quick edits, softening the colour palette and using a relevant font for the film credits.
- GoofsIf you leave Waterloo Station to walk to the Greater London County Council (GLCC) you don't walk across Westminster bridge. They're on the same side South Bank.
- ConnectionsFeatured in EE BAFTA Film Awards (2023)
- SoundtracksTempo di Valse
Written by Antonín Dvorák
Performed by Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert von Karajan
Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
Under licence from Universal Music Operations Ltd
Featured review
Before watching this, I have often thought of Brief Encounter as the quintessential film on English repression.
I have to add this. And it (openly, honestly) echoes the Lean classic in other ways, including a piano classical piece alongside steam engine imagery in the first act.
And what a lead performance. I've never been blown away by Nighy before. This is incredible. Every crushing moment, every unspoken word, every flinch. I was right there with him.
The closing imagery is beyond beautiful. And stay for the credits, with a beautiful rendition of a song that features in the story (and breaks your heart).
If you ever feel untethered, purposeless, this may mean an awful lot to you. It does to me.
I have to add this. And it (openly, honestly) echoes the Lean classic in other ways, including a piano classical piece alongside steam engine imagery in the first act.
And what a lead performance. I've never been blown away by Nighy before. This is incredible. Every crushing moment, every unspoken word, every flinch. I was right there with him.
The closing imagery is beyond beautiful. And stay for the credits, with a beautiful rendition of a song that features in the story (and breaks your heart).
If you ever feel untethered, purposeless, this may mean an awful lot to you. It does to me.
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Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Жити
- Filming locations
- Worthing, West Sussex, England, UK(conversation in the Lido Cafe between Mr. Williams and Sutherland)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,038,113
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $22,784
- Dec 25, 2022
- Gross worldwide
- $12,377,310
- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.48 : 1
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