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Shadowlands

  • 19931993
  • PGPG
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
19K
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Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger in Shadowlands (1993)
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  • Romance
C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned Christian theologian, writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham from the U.S.C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned Christian theologian, writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham from the U.S.C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned Christian theologian, writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham from the U.S.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
19K
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  • Director
    • Richard Attenborough
  • Writer
    • William Nicholson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Debra Winger
    • Julian Fellowes
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Attenborough
  • Writer
    • William Nicholson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Debra Winger
    • Julian Fellowes
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    • 105User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 7 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger in Shadowlands (1993)
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    Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger in Shadowlands (1993)
    Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger in Shadowlands (1993)
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    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Jack Lewisas Jack Lewis
    Debra Winger
    Debra Winger
    • Joy Greshamas Joy Gresham
    Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes
    • Desmond Ardingas Desmond Arding
    Roddy Maude-Roxby
    • Arnold Doplissas Arnold Dopliss
    Michael Denison
    Michael Denison
    • Harry Harringtonas Harry Harrington
    Andrew Seear
    • Bob Chaferas Bob Chafer
    Tim McMullan
    Tim McMullan
    • Nick Farrellas Nick Farrell
    John Wood
    John Wood
    • Christopher Rileyas Christopher Riley
    Andrew Hawkins
    • Rupert Parrishas Rupert Parrish
    Peter Howell
    Peter Howell
    • College Presidentas College President
    Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke
    • Warnie Lewisas Warnie Lewis
    Robert Flemyng
    Robert Flemyng
    • Claude Birdas Claude Bird
    James Frain
    James Frain
    • Peter Whistleras Peter Whistler
    Toby Whithouse
    Toby Whithouse
    • Frithas Frith
    Daniel Goode
    Daniel Goode
    • Lievenas Lieven
    Scott Handy
    Scott Handy
    • Standishas Standish
    Charles Simon
    • Barkeras Barker
    Giles Oldershaw
    • Marcusas Marcus
    • Director
      • Richard Attenborough
    • Writer
      • William Nicholson(screenplay) (play)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In real life, Joy had two sons: Douglas Gresham (who was depicted in this movie) and David Gresham (who was not). David was born in 1944, and Douglas in 1945. After their mother's death, David and Douglas continued to live with their stepfather, C. S. Lewis. In contrast to his mother, stepfather, and younger brother, David was less interested in converting to Christianity, and while still a child living with Lewis, he started to return to Judaism. According to Edwin Brown's book "In Pursuit of C. S. Lewis", Lewis was very supportive of David's interest in Judaism, including finding a kosher butcher to supply his meat.
    • Goofs
      Jack and Joy actually spent their honeymoon in Greece, not that search for the "Golden Valley". Outside of his Army stint in WW1, Jack had never left England before and was unsure about traveling to Greece. He was afraid it wouldn't live up to what he had imagined. After reading Homer and Aristotle (in Greek) he had built up quite a mental image. The trip did not disappoint him.
    • Quotes

      Jack: Why love, if losing hurts so much? I have no answers anymore: only the life I have lived. Twice in that life I've been given the choice: as a boy and as a man. The boy chose safety, the man chooses suffering. The pain now is part of the happiness then. That's the deal.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Heaven and Earth/Grumpy Old Men/Shadowlands/In the Name of the Father/The Summer House (1993)

    User reviews105

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Intelligent, Powerful, and Joyous
    I probably watch this film every two years, yet like fine wine, it grows even better after time. This picture is a beautiful, thought provoking, and highly effective meditation on how love, death, god, joy, and pain all coexist in the strange universe that is life. With subject matter as complex as this, the viewer can see where one could easily become lost in C.S. Lewis's story, but "Shadowlands" never falters. The film remains quiet, simple, and highly effective through Attenborough's understated direction, and its cast's uniformly excellent performances.

    However, what sits at the very core of "Shadowlands" beauty is its ultimate truth. There are moments in this film so full of genuine, unflynching emotion that its power practically hits the audience member in the gut. Yes, the film's magnificently depicted scenes of death and grieving never fail to jerk tears from my eyes, but Lewis's closing lines regarding the choices he made as a boy and a man make me sob.

    "Shadowlands" is undoubtedly representative of filmaking at its very best. I recommend this film without reservation to anyone!
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    • Texasguy
    • Apr 14, 2000

    FAQ1

    • Any information on the name or significance of the unusual lapel pin Jack Lewis is wearing during the film?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zemlja senki
    • Filming locations
      • Symonds Yat Rock, Wye Valley, Herefordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Price Entertainment
      • Spelling Films International
      • Shadowlands Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $22,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,842,377
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $81,082
      • Jan 2, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,842,377
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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