Diamond in the Rough.
A rule-bound head butler's world of manners and decorum in the household he maintains is tested by the arrival of a housekeeper who falls in love with him in post-WWI Britain. The possibility of romance and his master's cultivation of ties with the Nazi cause challenge his carefully maintained veneer of servitude.
The Remains of the Day (1993) is a drama and romance film directed by James Ivory, released on November 5, 1993 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, James Fox and Christopher Reeve. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 1,549 ratings.
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Anthony Hopkins
as James Stevens
Emma Thompson
as Miss Kenton
James Fox
as Lord Darlington
Christopher Reeve
as Jack Lewis
Hugh Grant
as Reginald Cardinal
Peter Vaughan
as William Stevens
Ben Chaplin
as Charlie, Head Footman
Paula Jacobs
as Mrs. Mortimer, the cook
Patrick Godfrey
as Spencer
Michael Lonsdale
as Dupont D'Ivry
Rupert Vansittart
as Sir Geoffrey Wren
Tim Pigott-Smith
as Thomas Benn
Directed by James Ivory, written by Kazuo Ishiguro and Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, produced by Ismail Merchant, Mike Nichols and John Calley.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 1,549 ratings.
This is one of Anthony Hopkins' most nuanced and classy performances, depicting the last of a dying breed of upper servants in the stately home of "Lord Darlington" (James Fox). It's told by way of a retrospective as he takes some time off from his work as butler to American millionaire "Lewis" (Christopher Reeve) and goes for a drive to meet the former housekeeper "Miss Kenton" (Emma Thompson). The theme has two…
Reviewed on April 18, 2022
**It is an excellent film, even if I disagree with the thesis on which it was made.** In the period between the two world wars, the world tried to make sure that there was never again something as destructive and traumatic as the First World War. However, such decisions, very commendable but chimerical and contrary to human nature, failed, as we know: the Second World War will occur just a few years later, almost…
Reviewed on November 25, 2022
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The Remains of the Day (1993) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Remains of the Day (1993) includes Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, James Fox, Christopher Reeve and Hugh Grant. The film was directed by James Ivory. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Remains of the Day was released on November 5, 1993 and runs for 2h 14m.
The Remains of the Day (1993) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,549 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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