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The Rachel Papers

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
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6.0/10
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The Rachel Papers (1989)
Charles Highway (Dexter Fletcher) is in control of his life; he is about to finish sixth form college and start at Oxford. He is nineteen and wants an "older" woman before he turns twenty.
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Charles Highway (Dexter Fletcher) is in control of his life; he is about to finish sixth form college and start at Oxford. He is nineteen and wants an "older" woman before he turns twenty. E... Read allCharles Highway (Dexter Fletcher) is in control of his life; he is about to finish sixth form college and start at Oxford. He is nineteen and wants an "older" woman before he turns twenty. Enter the beautiful Rachel Noyce (Ione Skye), and Charles puts his 'master-of-seduction' ro... Read allCharles Highway (Dexter Fletcher) is in control of his life; he is about to finish sixth form college and start at Oxford. He is nineteen and wants an "older" woman before he turns twenty. Enter the beautiful Rachel Noyce (Ione Skye), and Charles puts his 'master-of-seduction' routines into top gear. Things however get complicated, Charles has a string of exes and a w... Read all
IMDb RATING
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2K
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  • Director
    • Damian Harris
  • Writers
    • Damian Harris
    • Martin Amis(novel)
  • Stars
    • Dexter Fletcher
    • Ione Skye
    • Jonathan Pryce
Top credits
  • Director
    • Damian Harris
  • Writers
    • Damian Harris
    • Martin Amis(novel)
  • Stars
    • Dexter Fletcher
    • Ione Skye
    • Jonathan Pryce
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    • 24User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Dexter Fletcher
    Dexter Fletcher
    • Charles Highwayas Charles Highway
    Ione Skye
    Ione Skye
    • Rachel Noyceas Rachel Noyce
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Normanas Norman
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Deforestas Deforest
    Bill Paterson
    Bill Paterson
    • Gordon Highwayas Gordon Highway
    Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon
    • Doctor Knowdas Doctor Knowd
    Lesley Sharp
    Lesley Sharp
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Jared Harris
    Jared Harris
    • Geoffas Geoff
    Aubrey Morris
    Aubrey Morris
    • Sir Herbertas Sir Herbert
    Claire Skinner
    Claire Skinner
    • Gloriaas Gloria
    Nicola Kimber
    • Vanessa Reynoldsas Vanessa Reynolds
    Shirley Anne Field
    Shirley Anne Field
    • Mrs. Seth Smithas Mrs. Seth Smith
    Pat Keen
    • Mrs. Tauberas Mrs. Tauber
    Amanda De Cadenet
    Amanda De Cadenet
    • Cathyas Cathy
    Gina McKee
    Gina McKee
    • Evonneas Evonne
    Daniel John
    • Chrisas Chris
    Shirley King
    • Tauber Academy Assistantas Tauber Academy Assistant
    Siri Neal
    • Sukias Suki
    • Director
      • Damian Harris
    • Writers
      • Damian Harris
      • Martin Amis(novel)
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    • Trivia
      Although not credited, Eric Stoltz played one of the guests at the table when Deforest (James Spader), Rachel (Ione Skye), and Charles (Dexter Fletcher) go to the café.
    • Quotes

      Charles Highway: The best first impressions are the ones that are misleading. I mean, you can be whoever you want and whoever they want you to be.

    • Alternate versions
      The 2003 R1 DVD release features an extended version of the "Electric Moon" love scene which is more explicit than the version on the VHS release.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Sea of Love/True Love/The Big Picture/Shirley Valentine/The Rachel Papers (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      I've Got Your Preasure Control
      Performed by Simon Harris
      Courtesy of London Records

    User reviews24

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    8/10
    I'm glad that I finally saw it
    Despite being a little predictable at times, this solid little movie succeeds rather well. Both Fletcher and Skye give wonderful performances as the leads, and Pryce is fun every time he is on the screen. It has a good mix of comedy and drama, and at no point did any of the emotional turns seem out of place. I had been wanting to see this film for some ten years before finally seeing it tonight, and I am very pleased that I took the time to watch it.
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    • Mar 10, 1999

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    • Release date
      • May 12, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Er? Will! Sie Nicht?
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Initial Film and Television
      • Longfellow Pictures
      • Virgin
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $201,468
    • Gross worldwide
      • $201,468
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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