About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1945
Runtime
1h 26m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
703
Genre
Drama, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$1.2M
Cast
infidelity
farewell
husband wife relationship
narration
marriage
housewife
duty
black and white
doctor
love affair
tearjerker
told in flashback
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Questions about Brief Encounter
How long is Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter has a runtime of 1h 26m (1 hour and 26 minutes).
Who directed Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter was directed by David Lean and released in 1945.
What genre is Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter is a Drama, Romance film (1945).
Who stars in Brief Encounter?
The cast of Brief Encounter includes Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond.
What is the TMDB rating for Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 703 votes.
