Brief Encounter (1945): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Brief Encounter
Director: David Lean
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1945
Duration: 86 min
Cast: Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond

What Brief Encounter Is About

Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.

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What is Brief Encounter about?

Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.

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.