Brief Encounter

Name: Brief Encounter
Released: 1945-11-24
Rating: 7.696

7.7/10 (726)

·1945· 86 min

Director: David Lean

"A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!"

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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Cast

Celia Johnson

Laura Jesson

Trevor Howard

Dr. Alec Harvey

Stanley Holloway

Albert Godby

Joyce Carey

Myrtle Bagot

Cyril Raymond

Fred Jesson

Everley Gregg

Dolly Messiter

Marjorie Mars

Mary Norton

Margaret Barton

Tea Room Assistant Beryl Walters

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Wilfred Babbage

Policeman at War Memorial (uncredited)

Alfie Bass

Waiter at the Royal (uncredited)

Wallace Bosco

Doctor After Bobbie's Accident (uncredited)

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Sydney Bromley

Johnnie, the Second Soldier (uncredited)

In brief

Brief Encounter (1945) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.7/10 from 726 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 26min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Brief Encounter online?

Brief Encounter is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Brief Encounter?

Brief Encounter runs 86 minutes (1h 26min).

What rating does Brief Encounter have?

Brief Encounter has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 726 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Brief Encounter from?

Brief Encounter was released in 1945.