Burton and Taylor
Seen it?2013 | 83 min | Drama, TV Movie
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Legendary acting duo and married couple Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor prepare for a 1983 theatrical production of the play "Private Lives."
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Emmy, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Laxton
- Dominic WestRichard Burton
- Helena Bonham CarterElizabeth Taylor
- Sarah HadlandKathryn Walker
- Lenora CrichlowChen Sam
- Stanley TownsendMilton Katselas
- Lucille SharpLiza Todd Burton
- Isabella Brazier-JonesMaria Burton
- William HopeJohn Cullum
- Trevor WhiteJournalist
- Greg HicksZev Bufman