The Remains of the Day

1993 | 2h 14min | 7.4

Some traditions demand a price beyond measure

The Remains of the Day
7.4

Overview

Anthony Hopkins embodies restraint itself as Stevens, a butler whose life has been defined by rigid propriety and devotion to his employer's estate. When a new housekeeper arrives, unspoken feelings begin to surface, forcing Stevens to confront decades of sacrificed desires. Meanwhile, his master's troubling allegiances to fascist movements demand a reckoning with complicity and the cost of unwavering loyalty.

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  • Director James Ivory
  • Year1993
  • Runtime2h 14min
  • StatusReleased
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VIBE PROFILE

The Remains of the Day

1993 | 2h 14min
Drama | Romance
★ 7.4
MOVIEVIA.COM
PACING
3.5
Slow Fast
COMPLEXITY
4.9
Casual Mind-Bending
ATMOSPHERE
5.0
Light Dark
VISUALS
4.8
Raw / Indie Epic / CGI
BRITAIN • BUTLER • COUNTRY HOUSE

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