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Reviewed on May 25, 2019
The Souvenir(2019)
The past never stays in focus.
6.0(290)2h2019-05-17
DramaRomance
The Souvenir Synopsis
A shy but ambitious film student falls into an intense, emotionally fraught relationship with a charismatic but untrustworthy older man.
The Souvenir (2019) is a drama and romance film directed by Joanna Hogg, released on May 17, 2019 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Honor Swinton Byrne, Tom Burke, Tilda Swinton and Richard Ayoade. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 290 ratings.
- Director:
- Joanna Hogg
- Writers:
- Joanna Hogg
- Producers:
- Joanna Hogg, Luke Schiller
- Cinematographer:
- David Raedeker
- Production:
- BBC Film, BFI, JWH Films, Sikelia Productions
- Revenue:
- $2,087,678
- Status:
- Released
The Souvenir (2019) Trailer
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The Souvenir Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Souvenir.
Official Trailer
Trailer
In Cinemas & On Demand 30 August
Teaser
Official Clip
Clip
LIVING ROOM Q&As: The Souvenir with Joanna Hogg, Honor Swinton Byrne and Tom Burke
Featurette
Joanna Hogg, Honor Swinton Byrne & Tilda Swinton on The Souvenir
Featurette
The Souvenir Cast & Crew
Main cast
Honor Swinton Byrne
as Julie
Tom Burke
as Anthony
Tilda Swinton
as Rosalind
Richard Ayoade
as Patrick
Ariane Labed
as Garance
Jaygann Ayeh
as Marland
Jack McMullen
as Jack
Chyna Terrelonge Vaughan
as Tamara
Tosin Cole
as Phil
- Hannah Ashby Ward
Hannah Ashby Ward
as Tracey
Frankie Wilson
as Frankie
James Spencer Ashworth
as William
Key crew
Directed by Joanna Hogg, written by Joanna Hogg, produced by Joanna Hogg and Luke Schiller.
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The Souvenir Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 290 ratings.
SWITCH.
7/10Even in the writing of this review, I continue to toss ‘The Souvenir’ around in my mind. I left the cinema disappointed and frustrated by it, wishing it had let me in more instead of simply presenting itself to me, but a friend had told me that it is a film that grows on you. I think they may have been right. The more I interrogate Joanna Hogg’s film, just as Joanna Hogg interrogates her own life, the more…
Reviewed on August 10, 2019
CinemaSerf
5/10I am not quite sure what Joanna Hogg was trying to achieve here. The depressing inevitability of the film's conclusion left by little jeopardy with the plot. The performances were fine, but nothing more - and the manipulative toxicity of Anthony's (Tom Burke) behaviour towards Julie (Honor Swinton Byrne) isn't developed anywhere near enough. The film does look good, though!
Reviewed on March 27, 2022
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The Souvenir – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Souvenir online?
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The Souvenir (2019) 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 The Souvenir?
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The main cast of The Souvenir (2019) includes Honor Swinton Byrne, Tom Burke, Tilda Swinton, Richard Ayoade and Ariane Labed. The film was directed by Joanna Hogg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Souvenir released?
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The Souvenir was released on May 17, 2019 and runs for 2h.
Is The Souvenir worth watching?
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The Souvenir (2019) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 290 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 The Souvenir?
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