Notes on a Scandal
“One woman's mistake is another's opportunity.”
A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond platonic friendship.
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| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve |
About Notes on a Scandal
Notes on a Scandal is a 2006 English-language drama and romance film directed by Richard Eyre. The cast is led by Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Bill Nighy. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Notes on a Scandal was produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures, DNA Films, and UK Film Council and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 25, 2006, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $50 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Writers
- Patrick Marber
- Release date
- December 25, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $50 million
- Production
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, DNA Films, UK Film Council
Notes on a Scandal cast & crew
Notes on a Scandal was directed by Richard Eyre and written by Patrick Marber.
The cast features Judi Dench as Barbara Covett, Cate Blanchett as Sheba Hart, Bill Nighy as Richard Hart, Andrew Simpson as Steven Connolly, Phil Davis as Brian Bangs, and Michael Maloney as Sandy Pabblem.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Glass, cinematography is by Chris Menges, and it was produced by Robert Fox and Scott Rudin.
Is Notes on a Scandal worth watching?
Notes on a Scandal holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 988 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Notes on a Scandal is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Notes on a Scandal
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Cast of Notes on a Scandal
Judi Dench
Barbara Covett
Cate Blanchett
Sheba Hart
Bill Nighy
Richard Hart
Andrew Simpson
Steven Connolly
Phil Davis
Brian Bangs
Michael Maloney
Sandy Pabblem
Juno Temple
Polly Hart
Max Lewis
Ben Hart
Joanna Scanlan
Sue Hodge
Julia McKenzie
Marjorie
Shaun Parkes
Bill Rumer
Tom Georgeson
Ted Mawson
Notes on a Scandal — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Notes on a Scandal in United States?
Notes on a Scandal is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Notes on a Scandal in?
Notes on a Scandal is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Notes on a Scandal?
Notes on a Scandal runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Notes on a Scandal rated?
Notes on a Scandal is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 988 ratings.
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