Atonement (2007)

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Joe Wright

Producer:

Tim Bevan, Liza Chasin, Richard Eyre

Writer:

Ian McEwan, Christopher Hampton

Runtime:

2hr 3m

Synopsis

Thirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.

Cast

  • Saoirse Ronan
  • Ailidh Mackay
  • Brenda Blethyn
  • Julia West
  • James McAvoy
  • Harriet Walter
  • Keira Knightley
  • Juno Temple
  • Felix von Simson
  • Charlie von Simson

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Metacritic

85
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Based on 36 Critics
7.8

USER SCORE (589)

Generally favorable reviews based on 589 Reviews
100

An unforgettable examination of a host of dark impulses.

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Metacritic review by Mick LaSalle
Mick LaSalle
San Francisco Chronicle
90

With compelling and charismatic performances by Keira Knightley and James McAvoy as the lovers, and a stunning contribution from Romola Garai as their remorseful nemesis, the film goes directly to The English Patient territory and might also expect rapturous audiences and major awards.

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Metacritic review by Ray Bennett
Ray Bennett
The Hollywood Reporter
75

The movie never goes as deep as the novel (no movie could), but it's a worthy approximation: a Merchant-Ivory movie that turns in on itself with a lucid and painful sigh.

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Metacritic review by Ty Burr
Ty Burr
Boston Globe
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atonement (2007) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Atonement (2007)?
The movie is 2hr 3min long.
What's Atonement (2007) about?
Thirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.
Who's the cast of Atonement (2007)?
  • Saoirse Ronan as Briony Tallis, aged 13
  • Ailidh Mackay as Singing Housemaid
  • Brenda Blethyn as Grace Turner
  • Julia West as Betty
  • James McAvoy as Robbie Turner
  • Harriet Walter as Emily Tallis
  • Keira Knightley as Cecilia Tallis
  • Juno Temple as Lola Quincey
  • Felix von Simson as Pierrot Quincey
  • Charlie von Simson as Jackson Quincey
Who's the director behind Atonement (2007)?
Joe Wright directed Atonement (2007).
Who produced Atonement (2007)?
Tim Bevan, Liza Chasin and Richard Eyre produced Atonement (2007).