Shadowlands
Seen it?1993 | 131 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Phantom Thread, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$52 million worldwide on a $22 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 142K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Attenborough
- Anthony HopkinsC. S. 'Jack' Lewis
- Debra WingerJoy Gresham
- Edward HardwickeWarnie Lewis
- John WoodChristopher Riley
- Michael DenisonHarry Harrington
- Peter FirthDr Craig
- Matthew DelamereSimon Chadwick
- Julian FellowesDesmond Arding
- Julian FirthFather John Fisher
- Robert FlemyngClaude Bird