Brideshead Revisited(2008)
Privilege. Ambition. Desire. At Brideshead everything comes at a price.
Brideshead Revisited Synopsis
Befriended by aristocrat Sebastian Flyte, Oxford student Charles Ryder finds that the power and privilege experienced by the family is seductive. On a visit to the ancestral home, Brideshead, he falls in love with his friend's sister, Julia. However, as his ties to the Flytes deepen, Ryder finds himself at odds with their strong Roman Catholicism.
Brideshead Revisited (2008) is a drama and romance film directed by Julian Jarrold, released on July 25, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Matthew Goode, Ben Whishaw, Hayley Atwell and Emma Thompson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 170 ratings.
- Director:
- Julian Jarrold
- Writers:
- Andrew Davies, Jeremy Brock, Evelyn Waugh
- Producers:
- James Saynor, Kevin Loader, Robert Bernstein
- Cinematographer:
- Jess Hall
- Composer:
- Adrian Johnston
- Production:
- BBC Film, Ecosse Films, HanWay Films, UK Film Council, 2 Entertain, Zak Productions, Brideshead Films, Mestiere Cinema
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $13,204,291
- Status:
- Released
Brideshead Revisited (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Brideshead Revisited before you stream it.
Brideshead Revisited Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matthew Goode
as Charles Ryder
Ben Whishaw
as Sebastian Flyte
Hayley Atwell
as Julia Flyte
Emma Thompson
as Lady Marchmain
Michael Gambon
as Lord Marchmain
Patrick Malahide
as Mr. Ryder
Ed Stoppard
as Bridey Flyte
Greta Scacchi
as Cara
Anna Madeley
as Celia
Jonathan Cake
as Rex Mottram
Richard Teverson
as Cousin Jasper
Joseph Beattie
as Anthony Blanche
Key crew
Directed by Julian Jarrold, written by Andrew Davies, Jeremy Brock and Evelyn Waugh, produced by James Saynor, Kevin Loader and Robert Bernstein.
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Brideshead Revisited Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 170 ratings.
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Brideshead Revisited – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brideshead Revisited online?
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Brideshead Revisited (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Brideshead Revisited?
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The main cast of Brideshead Revisited (2008) includes Matthew Goode, Ben Whishaw, Hayley Atwell, Emma Thompson and Michael Gambon. The film was directed by Julian Jarrold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brideshead Revisited released?
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Brideshead Revisited was released on July 25, 2008 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is Brideshead Revisited worth watching?
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Brideshead Revisited (2008) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 170 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.
Is there a trailer for Brideshead Revisited?
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