Brief Encounter
Brief Encounter (1945) is a romance drama, directed by David Lean. It stars Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard. The 86-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.
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What Brief Encounter Is About
David Lean's 1945 film follows a married woman and a doctor who meet at a railway station. They meet every Thursday. Both have families. The film tells the story in her interior voice; the narrative puts duty ahead of passion. It is adapted from a Noel Coward play. The music is taken from Rachmaninov. It counts among the classics of British cinema. Who it's for: those who like restrained classic romance. Who it's not for: viewers wanting open emotional expression; the characters say almost nothing.
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What is Brief Encounter about?
David Lean's 1945 film follows a married woman and a doctor who meet at a railway station. They meet every Thursday.
Where can I watch Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, FlixFling. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter runs for 86 minutes (1h 26m).
When did Brief Encounter come out?
Brief Encounter was released in 1945.
Who directed Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter was directed by David Lean.
Who stars in Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter stars Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey.
What is Brief Encounter's rating?
Brief Encounter holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 83 out of 100.
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