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Damage

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1992 | 111 min | Drama, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 All of Us Strangers or Maurice, 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 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The life of a respected British politician at the height of his career crumbles when he becomes obsessed with his son's lover.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe. Plus 5 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $31 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 151K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Louis Malle

  • Jeremy IronsDr. Stephen Fleming
  • Juliette BinocheAnna Barton
  • Miranda RichardsonIngrid Fleming
  • Rupert GravesMartyn Fleming
  • Peter StormarePeter Wetzler
  • Gemma ClarkeSally Fleming
  • Ian BannenEdward Lloyd
  • Julian FellowesDonald Lyndsay, MP
  • Leslie CaronElizabeth Prideaux
  • Tony DoylePrime Minister