Brief Encounter
A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!
1946 NR 1h 26m
Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.
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| Original title | Brief Encounter |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 24, 1946 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | husband wife relationship, doctor, infidelity, marriage, duty, told in flashback, black and white, tearjerker, housewife, love affair, narration, farewell |
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What is Brief Encounter about?
Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.
When was Brief Encounter released?
Brief Encounter was released on Aug 24, 1946 (status: Released).
Who directed Brief Encounter?
David Lean directed Brief Encounter.
What is the TMDB rating of Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 from 734 votes.