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Atonement (2007)

โ€œTorn apart by betrayal. Separated by war. Bound by love.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 4,857 votes 2h 3m r RomanceDrama

#15 of 208 films from 2007 #167 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Joe Wright ยท Written by Christopher Hampton, Ian McEwan

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Overview

A young girl irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.

Cast

James McAvoyas Robbie Turner
Keira Knightleyas Cecilia Tallis
Saoirse Ronanas Briony Tallis (Age 13)
Romola Garaias Briony Tallis (Age 18)
Vanessa Redgraveas Briony Tallis (Age 77)
Brenda Blethynas Grace Turner
Juno Templeas Lola Quincey
Benedict Cumberbatchas Paul Marshall
Harriet Walteras Emily Tallis
Alfie Allenas Danny Hardman
Jรฉrรฉmie Renieras Luc Cornet
Anthony Minghellaas Interviewer
Tobias Menziesas Naval Officer
Peter Wightas Police Inspector

Facts

Release dateFebruary 27, 2007
Runtime123 min (2h 3m) โ€” longer as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$131,016,624 (4.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0783233

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Questions

How long is Atonement?
Atonement runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Is Atonement worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 4,857 votes, which places it #15 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 93%) and #167 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Atonement?
Atonement was directed by Joe Wright. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pride & Prejudice (2005), Darkest Hour (2017), Anna Karenina (2012).
Who stars in Atonement?
James McAvoy as Robbie Turner; Keira Knightley as Cecilia Tallis; Saoirse Ronan as Briony Tallis (Age 13); Romola Garai as Briony Tallis (Age 18); Vanessa Redgrave as Briony Tallis (Age 77); Brenda Blethyn as Grace Turner.
What is Atonement rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Atonement?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19611.

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