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Feature film — 2008

Brideshead Revisited (2008)

6.32h 13mDrama — Romance

Befriended by aristocrat Sebastian Flyte, Oxford student Charles Ryder finds that the power and privilege experienced by the family is seductive. On a visit to the ancestral home, Brideshead, he falls in love with his friend's sister, Julia. However, as his ties to the Flytes deepen, Ryder finds himself at odds with their strong Roman Catholicism.

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A high-signal pick with 171 votes.

BBC Film / Ecosse Films / HanWay Films / UK Film Council / 2 Entertain / Zak Productions / Brideshead Films / Mestiere Cinema

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Director: Julian Jarrold

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Cast & crew

Matthew Goode as Charles Ryder

Matthew Goode

Charles Ryder

Ben Whishaw as Sebastian Flyte

Ben Whishaw

Sebastian Flyte

Hayley Atwell as Julia Flyte

Hayley Atwell

Julia Flyte

Emma Thompson as Lady Marchmain

Emma Thompson

Lady Marchmain

Michael Gambon as Lord Marchmain

Michael Gambon

Lord Marchmain

Patrick Malahide as Mr. Ryder

Patrick Malahide

Mr. Ryder

Ed Stoppard as Bridey Flyte

Ed Stoppard

Bridey Flyte

Greta Scacchi as Cara

Greta Scacchi

Cara

Anna Madeley as Celia

Anna Madeley

Celia

Jonathan Cake as Rex Mottram

Jonathan Cake

Rex Mottram

Richard Teverson as Cousin Jasper

Richard Teverson

Cousin Jasper

Joseph Beattie as Anthony Blanche

Joseph Beattie

Anthony Blanche

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