Brief Encounter

A STORY OF THE MOST PRECIOUS MOMENTS IN A WOMAN'S LIFE!

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.

Director: David Lean
Cast: Celia Johnson , Trevor Howard , Stanley Holloway , Joyce Carey , Cyril Raymond , Everley Gregg , Marjorie Mars , Margaret Barton , Wilfred Babbage , Alfie Bass

Genres: Drama , Romance

Release date: 1945-11-24

Rating: 7.698

Runtime: 86minutes

Budget: 1M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Cineguild , J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Reviews:

  • Sariyah Taylor
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Noa Ford
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Brendan McCann
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Martha Keller
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Sariyah Taylor
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4