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The Remains of the Day

PG19932h 14mJames Ivory
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 86

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"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.

DramaRomance
NewspaperLondon, EnglandNaziEnglandButlerCountry HouseLoyaltyBritainHousekeeperEmployer

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Remains of the Day (1993) about?

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.

Who stars in The Remains of the Day?

The Remains of the Day stars Anthony Hopkins (James Stevens), Emma Thompson (Miss Kenton), James Fox (Lord Darlington), Christopher Reeve (Jack Lewis), Hugh Grant (Reginald Cardinal). The film was directed by James Ivory.

How long is The Remains of the Day?

The Remains of the Day has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1993. It is rated PG.

Is The Remains of the Day worth watching?

The Remains of the Day holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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