Notes on a Scandal
Seen it?2006 | 92 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (87% 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 Revolutionary Road or The French Lieutenant's Woman, 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 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond platonic friendship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$51 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 240K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Eyre
- Judi DenchBarbara Covett
- Cate BlanchettSheba Hart
- Bill NighyRichard Hart
- Andrew SimpsonSteven Connolly
- Phil DavisBrian Bangs
- Michael MaloneySandy Pabblem
- Juno TemplePolly Hart
- Max LewisBen Hart
- Joanna ScanlanSue Hodge
- Julia McKenzieMarjorie