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Atonement (2007) -- Fledgling writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Based on the British romance novel by Ian McEwan.

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Director:

Joe Wright

Writers:

Ian McEwan (novel)
Christopher Hampton (screenplay)

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Release Date:

4 January 2008 (USA) more

Genre:

Drama | Mystery | Romance | War more

Tagline:

You can only imagine the truth. more

Plot:

Fledgling writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Based on the British romance novel by Ian McEwan. full summary | full synopsis

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Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 23 wins & 67 nominations more

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User Comments:

Amazing!!! Favourite Romantic Movie. more (505 total)


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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Reviens-moi (France)
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MPAA:

Rated R for disturbing war images, language and some sexuality.

Runtime:

123 min

Country:

UK | France

Language:

English | French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital


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Trivia:

James McAvoy considered the script the best he had ever read. more

Goofs:

Anachronisms: The bass bugle the nurse is polishing was introduced in the 1960s. more

Quotes:

[first lines]
Briony Tallis, aged 13: I finished my play.
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Movie Connections:

Referenced in Bringing the Past to Life: The Making of 'Atonement' (2008) (V) more

Soundtrack:

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind more


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52 out of 72 people found the following comment useful.
Amazing!!! Favourite Romantic Movie., 7 February 2008
10/10

I was completely stunned when I watched Atonement yesterday. From the funny lines to the sad moments, this movie does not fail to amaze me. James McAvoy is by far the shining star in this movie, endowed with unfailing charisma and absolutely adoring accent. The score was impeccable, especially the sound of the typewriter. I loved the scenes from Dunkirk, the hospital, and ,of course, the mansion. It's truly an amazing movie that I consider to be the best of 2007's. The ending was rather sad, but it fits perfectly. Keira Knightley was ineffably wonderful with her charming beauty and brilliant performance. One should really go and watch it because it's a fulfilling experience. I personally give it 10/10.

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