The Remains of the Day (1993)
Movie 2h 14m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 1993, The Remains of the Day sits in the drama and romance corner of our catalogue. It is directed by James Ivory. The cast includes Lena Headey, Anthony Hopkins and Hugh Grant. The running time is 2h 14m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
62Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
A rule-bound head butler's world of manners and decorum in the household he maintains is tested by the arrival of a housekeeper who falls in love with him in post-WWI Britain. The possibility of romance and his master's cultivation of ties with the Nazi cause challenge his carefully maintained veneer of servitude.
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Cast & crew
- James IvoryDirector
- Lena Headeyas Lizzie
- Anthony Hopkinsas James Stevens
- Hugh Grantas Reginald Cardinal
- Emma Thompsonas Miss Kenton
- James Foxas Lord Darlington
- Ben Chaplinas Charlie, Head Footman
- Michael Lonsdaleas Dupont D'Ivry
- Peter Vaughanas William Stevens
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Questions about The Remains of the Day
- What genre is The Remains of the Day?
- The Remains of the Day is categorised as Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in The Remains of the Day?
- Lena Headey, Anthony Hopkins, Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, James Fox appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Remains of the Day?
- James Ivory directed The Remains of the Day.
- How long is The Remains of the Day?
- The Remains of the Day runs for 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- Is The Remains of the Day worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Remains of the Day?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
